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As a new week of MLB action dawns upon us, the stakes remain high for several clubs around the league. With the All-Star break now just around the corner, watch out for MLB clubs to try and enter the break on a high note.
Today, we will be examining prices supplied by two top sports books, DraftKings and FanDuel, to determine the best fantasy baseball picks for July 8. Keep reading to see which MLB names might be the most beneficial for your team.
Top MLB DFS Picks - July 8
Pitchers
#1. Chris Sale ($10500 on DraftKings, $11500 in FanDuel)
Veteran Chris Sale will take his MLB-best 11 wins into Monday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 35-year-old Atlanta Braves pitcher has been putting up his best numbers since his days with the Boston Red Sox and now owns a 2.71 ERA in 99.2 innings to coincide with his 11-3 record.
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#2. Andrew Abbott ($8200 on DraftKings, $9500 on FanDuel)
While his sixteen home runs allowed may be the most in the National League, Cincinnati Reds starter Andrew Abbott has a lot to be proud of this year. Now 8-6, Abbott tossed six innings, allowing just one run against the New York Yankees in his last start on July 3. In 17 starts this season, Abbott has a 3.28 ERA and will be looking to improve that figure against the Rockies on Monday.
#3. Gavin Williams ($8500 on DraftKings, $7700 on FanDuel)
Sophomore starter Gavin Williams is slated to make his second start of the 2024 MLB season for the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. The North Carolina native's only other start this season came against the Chicago White Sox on July 3 and resulted in the athlete getting pulled after allowing five earned runs in five innings.
Top Hitters
#1. Corey Seager ($5000 on DraftKings, $3500 on FanDuel)
2023 World Series MVP Corey Seager has been the Texas Rangers' best hitter this season. Despite boasting a middle-of-the-road .271 batting average this season, the shortstop has hit .381 with an OPS of 1.089 over the past two weeks. On Monday, Seager and the Texas Rangers will square off against the Los Angeles Angels, a team Seager has hit .303 with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs against in 52 career games.
#2. Elly De La Cruz ($6300 on DraftKings, $4200 on FanDuel)
Elly De La Cruz came up huge for the Cincinnati Reds last Tuesday when he connected for a triple, and home run, along with scoring a pair of runs against the New York Yankees. However, since then, the Dominican infielder has been noticeably quiet. However, De La Cruz has hit a career .440 against their Monday opponents, the Colorado Rockies, through six career games against the team.
#3. Jose Ramirez ($6500 on DraftKings, $4300 on FanDuel)
After a strong month of June that saw him hit .298, Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians has managed a mere .160 since the beginning of July. However, the veteran third baseman has hit the ball well and is primed to turn things around. Despite the slump, Ramirez is still on pace to set career highs in runs scored and possibly home runs.
Budget Picks
#1. Jarred Kelenic ($4000 on DraftKings, $3100 on FanDuel)
After arriving in Atlanta via an offseason deal with the Seattle Mariners, outfielder Jarred Kelenic looks set on marking one of the best years of his career. Currently, a .272/.317/.455 hitter in 75 games this season, the athlete came up with a huge three-run shot on Sunday to help his team beat the Phillies 6-0 and mark his tenth bomb of the 2024 MLB season.
#2. James Wood ($4000 on DraftKings, $3000 on FanDuel)
Since making his MLB debut for the Washington Nationals on July 1, James Wood has gone 8-for-25 with a double, a stolen base, a home run and six RBIs. Just 21, the outfielder's 6-foot-7 frame and commendable speed already have experts forecasting him as a player of major importance for his club.
#3. Jonathan India ($4100 on DraftKings, $2900 on FanDuel)
Over the past two weeks, Jonathan India has been the Cincinnati Reds' hottest hitter. A .388 batter over his past thirteen contests, the athlete's .273 average remains the best figure of his career so far.
