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As we now find ourselves in the penultimate month of the 2024 MLB regular season, the stage is set for some of the league's most exciting teams to play their hearts out in the coming weeks.
When it comes to fantasy MLB baseball, keeping abreast of the hottest hitters and underrated gems is incredibly important. Today, we will be examining some of the best picks from around MLB for August 1, 2024, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
Top MLB DFS Picks - August 1
Pitchers
Sonny Gray ($9800 on DraftKings)
While he may not be replicating his Cy Young-contending season of 2023, Sonny Gray is having a solid season for the St. Louis Cardinals. Now 10-6 with a 3.79 ERA in nineteen starts, the 34-year-old is making his three-year, $75 million contract worth it. On Thursday, Gray will make the start against the Cubs as the Cards commence a four-game set.
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Seth Lugo ($9400 on DraftKings)
Seth Lugo has been a big part of the reason why the Kansas City Royals remain in playoff contention. Lugo's 2.66 ERA this season ranks third among MLB starters, and his 142 innings pitched lead the club. On Thursday, Lugo will head to the mound against the Tigers after coughing up six earned runs in five innings in his last start against the Cubs.
"Seth Lugo finishes off the first complete game of his career!" - MLB
Ben Lively ($8000 on DraftKings)
Ben Lively will be the starter for the Guardians as they kick off a season against the Baltimore Orioles. The 32-year-old is putting up a career season and has allowed only one earned run over his past eleven innings on the mound. Now 9-6 with a 3.44 ERA, Lively will face the hard-hitting O's for the first time this season.
Top Hitters
Bobby Witt Jr. ($6200 on DraftKings)
Over the past fifteen days, no player in MLB has bested Bobby Witt Jr's .555 batting average. The 24-year-old now has a pair of doubles, a home run, and six RBIs in his past five games. A former second overall pick, the Kansas City Royals shortstop also leads the MLB in overall batting average, sporting a .349 figure to date.
Anthony Santander ($5300 on DraftKings)
Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander's 31 home runs lead the Orioles, who have more home runs than any other team in baseball. An All-Star for the first time in his career in 2024, the Venezuelan is on pace for a career season and has slugged 4 home runs and 7 RBIs over the course of his past eight fixtures.
"Anthony Santander's 30th HR of the season makes it 10 runs for the @Orioles today" - MLB
Lane Thomas ($5000 on DraftKings)
A topic of discussion at the recent trade deadline, Lane Thomas was ultimately dealt to the Cleveland Guardians. At the time of the deal, Thomas had been struggling for the Nats, hitting .253 with a mere eight homers on the season, compared to the 28 bombs he connected for last season. Nevertheless, the outfielder has hit a respectable .294 since July 25.
"New #Guardians OF Lane Thomas comes to Cleveland amidst a 25-game on-base streak. Not too shabby" - Ryan Tyler
Budget Picks
Travis d'Arnaud ($3800 on DraftKings)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is having a rebound season at the plate. Though he has competed in just 71 games, the 35-year-old has hit .263 with 11 home runs. On Wednesday, the veteran backstop hit a pair of home runs in his team's 6-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Xavier Edwards ($4000 on DraftKings)
Now that Miami has sold off significant offensive assets, Xavier Edwards is bound to get more time to shine. In 114 games this season, the 24-year-old utility man has hit .379/.451/.484 with a home run and twelve RBI. Regarded as one of MLB's rising stars, Edwards has hit .415 since the All-Star break.
"Xavier Edwards delivers two more runs!" - Miami Marlins
Colton Cowser ($4000 on DraftKings)
Over the past week of play, Colton Cowser has been the Orioles' best hitter. Hitting .464 over his last eight games, the MLB sophomore now has 16 home runs and 47 RBIs on the season. Moreover, the 24-year-old already has a home run in two career games against Cleveland.
