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When it comes to Daily Fantasy Sports, the MLB postseason adds a whole other layer of excitement. In addition to seeing your team do well, the opportunity also exists to benefit on a personal basis.
Today, incorporating figures supplied by DraftKings and FanDuel, we will be examining the MLB names with the best chances of making an impact. Keep reading to see which players around MLB you might want to back on October 9. This DFS guide will feature a classic four-game slate.
Top MLB DFS Picks - October 9, 2024
Pitchers
Clarke Schmidt ($7900 on DraftKings, $9100 in Fanduel)
Clarke Schmidt will get the nod for the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Royals. 5-5 with a 2.85 ERA this year, Schmidt only has two innings of playoff experience to speak of. The 28-year-old does, however, own a career 2-0 record and 3.29 ERA against KC, with 11 strikeouts in 13.2 innings.
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Seth Lugo ($8500 on DraftKings, $9900 on Fanduel)
At 34 years old, Seth Lugo put up a season that reminded fans of his glory days in the New York Mets bullpen. In an MLB-best 33 starts, the Royals pitcher went 16-9 with a 3.00 ERA, his 2024 season was his best since making the transition to a full-time starter. Lugo is 5-2 with a 2.55 ERA against the Yankees.
Dylan Cease ($8900 on DraftKings, $9300 on Fanduel)
Dylan Cease will get the ball as the Padres attempt to eliminate the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 on Wednesday.
"Dylan Cease, 99mph" - Pitching Ninja
A former Cy Young finalist, Cease went 14-11 with a 3.47 ERA during the regular season, along with 224 strikeouts in 189.1 innings. Against LA in the 2024 MLB regular season, Cease struck out 10 hitters in 10.2 innings.
Top Hitters
Shohei Ohtani ($6500 on DraftKings, $5000 on Fanduel)
Shohei Ohtani's team-high six strikeouts were far from what fans were expecting from him this postseason, but the superstar has time. Still in the nascence of his postseason experience, Ohtani owned the Padres during the regular season, hitting .326 with a homer and seven RBIs. Now, fans are waiting for that poise to re-emerge.
Fernando Tatis Jr. ($5700 on DraftKings, $4100 on Fanduel)
The 1.969 OPS posted by San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. so far in the postseason leads all players. Having already hit 4 homers and 7 RBIs in six games, Tatis Jr's 10 hits are tied with Mets infielder Mark Vientos for the most in the 2024 postseason.
"Fernando Tatis Jr. has unmatched aura within the baseball world." - Jared Carrabis
Jose Ramirez ($6100 on DraftKings, $4200 on Fanduel)
In 34 career postseason games, Jose Ramirez has hit .238/.291/.346. The Cleveland Guardians third baseman also hit .347 with 5 home runs and 12 RBIs in 13 games against the Tigers this season. Fresh off of a season that saw him tie his career number of home runs, watch out for Ramirez in Game 3.
"A 5-tool star. José Ramírez has been the @CleGuardians' catalyst all season long. #Postseason" - MLB
Budget Picks
Mark Vientos ($4200 on DraftKings, $3500 on Fanduel)
Mark Vientos of the Mets has been one of the best hitters in MLB this October. Since finishing the season, Vientos has hit .417/.440/.708, with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs.
Gleyber Torres ($4200 on DraftKings, $3000 on Fanduel)
Gleyber Torres of the Yankees had a big two-run home run in Game 1 against the Royals, which contributed to the Venezuelan's career .841 OPS. Having walked four times already in the series against KC, Torres' defensive play and creativity at the plate make him a player to watch on Wednesday.
"Gleyber Torres works a nine-pitch walk and Michael Wacha's night is over" - Talkin' Yanks
Dairon Blanco ($3400 on DraftKings, $2200 on Fanduel)
Dairon Blanco's speed has not seen the light of day since the Wild Card Series against the Baltimore Orioles that saw the Dominican swipe a bag. The stealer of 31 bases during the regular season, do not be surprised to see Blanco come on should the Royals find themselves in need of some speed on Wednesday.
