Top MLB DFS Picks Today: DraftKings and FanDuel ft. Clarke Schmidt, Shohei Ohtani & more | September 24

With the final Monday of the regular season accounted for, all MLB teams are back in action on Tuesday. Some are fighting for playoff contention or looking to solidify their position, while others are looking to end their disappointing seasons on a high. Here are the best picks from DraftKings and FanDuel for today's classic 10-game slate.

Best Pitchers MLB DFS September 24

Clarke Schmidt (7900 on DraftKings, 8200 in Fanduel)

After returning from injury, New York Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt has earned just three runs over his three starts. This will be his second start of the season against the Baltimore Orioles. His first came in April in a losing effort.

Logan Gilbert (9300 on DraftKings, 9900 on Fanduel)

Seattle Mariners ace Logan Gilbert will get his final start of the regular season today. Even though he has a decent 3.24 ERA, he leads all of baseball with 0.90 WHIP. He faces the Houston Astros in a must-win game for the Mariners.

Framber Valdez (10000 on DraftKings, 11000 on Fanduel)

Facing Gilbert will be Astros' ace Framber Valdez, who has been equally good all season long. His 2.85 ERA for the season has been amplified in his last four starts, earning just two runs over 27.1 innings pitched.

Best Hitters MLB DFS September 24

Shohei Ohtani (7500 on DraftKings, 5200 on Fanduel)

Shohei Ohtani had one of the best offensive weeks in the history of the game, going 16 for 28 with 15 RBIs, including six home runs. He currently has 53 home runs and 55 stolen bases for the season and will fancy himself against the San Diego Padres.

Aaron Judge (7000 on DraftKings, 4900 on Fanduel)

Aaron Judge has 11 hits and 12 RBIs, including four home runs, in his last 10 games. The Yankees captain seems to have broken out of his slump. The slugger is commanding a high 1.223 OPS against the Orioles in 2024.

Paul Goldschmidt (5100 on DraftKings, 3400 on Fanduel)

St. Louis Cardinals veteran Paul Goldschmidt will be looking to cap off another season on a high. The 1B will face the lower-ranked Colorado Rockies heading into the game with a .264 average in all of September.

Best Budget Picks MLB DFS September 24

Tyler Fitzgerald (4400 on DraftKings, 3300 on Fanduel)

San Francisco Giants shortstop Tyler Fitzgerald has a .284 batting average entering Game 2 of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. San Francisco is on a four-game winning streak even though it is out of playoff contention.

Jordan Walker (3600 on DraftKings, 3100 on Fanduel)

Jordan Walker has eight RBIs in his last 10 games, improving to a .242 average. The Cardinals rookie was MLB Pipeline's No. 4 prospect in 2023 and is one to watch out for in the future.

Taylor Ward (4200 on DraftKings, 3000 on Fanduel)

LA Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is on a six-game hitting streak. He has a high .320 average and 1.047 OPS for September. Angels are on the road against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.