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Bryan Armetta makes his DraftKings MLB Pick6 selections before Tuesday\u2019s loaded 15-game MLB slate gets started.<\/p>\n

As fall creeps ever-closer, pennant races in the American and National League are only heating up. Tonight, all 30 clubs across Major League Baseball are slated to take the field. That means fantasy managers will have their pick of players to choose from regardless of format. With so many superstars in action, which players should you trust (or fade)?<\/p>\n

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

Nathaniel Lowe more than 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs<\/p>\n

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Who says you can\u2019t grab an impact bat in August? For a Red Sox<\/a> team that has struggled at first base all season, Nathaniel Lowe has been a lifesaver. The slugger was cut last week by the Nationals<\/a>, allowing Boston to scoop him up off the waiver wire. Through 125 games, he\u2019s slashing .224\/.300\/.386 with 17 homers and 75 RBIs. However, since moving to Beantown, the Silver Slugger is hitting an impressive .438 with a dinger and seven RBIs.<\/p>\n

At such a late point in the season, it\u2019s almost impossible to find quality contributors. Therefore, it\u2019s no wonder the Sox have been playing solid ball since acquiring their newest bat. On Tuesday, Orioles<\/a> hurler Kyle Bradish will make his first start in over a year following Tommy John surgery. Although the right-hander is talented, some rust is to be expected after such a long layoff. Hitting from the opposite side of the plate, Lowe is poised for another productive outing tonight.<\/p>\n

Sandy Alcantara more than 4.5 strikeouts thrown<\/p>\n

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What a roller coaster campaign this has been for Sandy Alcantara. After missing all of last season, the former Cy Young winner entered 2025 with plenty of hype. It\u2019s safe to say he\u2019s fallen well short of expectations so far. Through 134.0 innings of work, the right-hander has notched a lackluster 6.04 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 106 strikeouts. The Dominican hurler has surrendered five runs or more in ten of his 25 appearances.<\/p>\n

As bad as Alcantara has been, there are signs he\u2019s beginning to turn things around. Over his last two games, the 29-year-old has allowed a combined total of three hits and two runs (1.38 ERA). That includes an impressive six-inning, one-run performance against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Tuesday\u2019s home matchup against the sub-.500 Braves<\/a> should be easier. Alcantara has delivered five or more strikeouts in three of his last four games. Another handful of K\u2019s is a reasonable expectation tonight.<\/p>\n

MacKenzie Gore more than 2.5 earned runs allowed<\/p>\n

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If there\u2019s a bright spot on the mound for the Nationals, it might be MacKenzie Gore. On an otherwise terrible Washington pitching staff, the young ace has been a standout. Over 142.1 innings pitched, he owns a 4.11 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 170 strikeouts. Granted, those aren\u2019t eye-popping statistics. In seven starts since the All-Star break, the All-Star has accounted for a ghastly 7.88 ERA.<\/p>\n

In all fairness, Gore has been much better during his last three outings (2.76 ERA). However, none of the lineups he faced in that stretch compare to the Yankees<\/a>, tonight\u2019s opponent. New York, fresh off of a ten-run game on Monday, clobber the ball against southpaws. The Pinstripes have a league-leading .792 OPS against left-handed pitching this season. With that in mind, it\u2019s difficult to envision Gore keeping this Bombers offense in check.<\/p>\n

Juan Soto more than 0.5 hits<\/p>\n

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Over the weekend, the Mets<\/a> finally put up some crooked numbers at the plate. That includes last night\u2019s 13-3 drubbing of the Phillies<\/a>. Among New York\u2019s several standout hitters, none are more prolific than Juan Soto. It\u2019s been a mixed bag for the slugger during his first season in Queens. Regardless, he\u2019s still slashing an impressive .251\/.390\/.495 with 32 homers and 77 RBIs.<\/p>\n

For most lefties, Jesus Luzardo isn\u2019t an ideal matchup. The seventh-year pro has been solid for the Phillies, posting a 4.10 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. In addition, he\u2019s recorded a sparkling 2.32 ERA over his last five appearances. Still, this is Juan Soto we\u2019re talking about; the All-Star tends to get the better of most pitchers. In his career vs. Luzardo, the Dominican has gone five-for-15 (.333 batting average) with a homer and four RBIs. A single base hit is a reasonable expectation tonight for New York\u2019s franchise cornerstone.<\/p>\n

Yusei Kikuchi more than 5.5 strikeouts thrown<\/p>\n

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Much like Gore and the Nationals, Yusei Kikuchi has been a stabilizing force for the Angels<\/a>. Los Angeles\u2019 starting rotation remains one of the American League\u2019s worst. Regardless, the Halos have gotten great production from their top free agent pickup. Through 27 starts, the Japanese hurler has notched a 3.42 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 153 strikeouts. Despite putting too many runners on, the two-time All-Star has been everything LA could have hoped for.<\/p>\n

Whether or not he has command of his pitchers, Kikuchi is usually good for a handful of whiffs. In comparison, his opponents tonight aren\u2019t too intimidating. The Rangers<\/a> have struggled all season on offense, averaging baseball\u2019s seventh-fewest runs per game (4.11). In addition, Texas has the eighth-most total strikeouts against left-handed pitching (328). Kikuchi is more than capable of racking up some K\u2019s on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Carlos Correa more than 1.5 total bases <\/p>\n

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In what was an active trade deadline, few moves have been more impactful than Carlos Correa returning to Houston. Since rejoining the Astros<\/a>, the third baseman is slashing .349\/.407\/.494 with three homers and 12 RBIs. Over his previous ten games, the former All-Star is batting .333 with a homer and five RBIs. On a somewhat limited offense, that kind of production has been desperately needed.<\/p>\n

Regardless of how well the Astros have hit recently, tonight\u2019s matchup is enticing. The awful Rockies<\/a> enter tonight as baseball\u2019s worst club. Starting tonight will be Tanner Gordon, one of several underperforming Colorado pitchers. The right-hander owns a 7.11 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through 44.1 innings. Correa has tallied a total of ten bases over his last four outings. There\u2019s no reason to think he can\u2019t pick up two more in this spot.<\/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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When the games go live, use the My Picks tab to follow your picks in real time to track how your players are performing against their projections and how they stack up against other users.<\/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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