MLB Fantasy Picks: Best Starts, Sits & Value Plays — 2026-06-25

Welcome back to the SportsPulse.com DFS War Room, your weekly guide to crushing MLB on DraftKings and FanDuel! I'm your analyst, ready to arm you with the sharpest picks to dominate your contests. Let's dive into this week's slate with actionable insights.

Top 3 Players to START This Week

1. Juan Soto (New York Yankees): Soto is in an absolute zone, batting an incredible .420 with 4 home runs and 9 RBIs over his last 7 games. He's seeing the ball exceptionally well and is facing a string of struggling right-handed pitchers from the Colorado Rockies this week. His plate discipline combined with this hot streak makes him a must-start, offering a high floor with immense upside. 2. Cole Ragans (Kansas City Royals): Ragans has quietly become an elite strikeout artist, averaging 9.5 strikeouts per start over his last three outings while maintaining a sub-2.00 ERA in that span. This week, he faces a Chicago White Sox lineup that ranks among the league leaders in strikeout rate against left-handed pitching. Expect another dominant performance from the Royals' ace. 3. Kyle Tucker (Houston Astros): Tucker is a consistent five-category threat who has found another gear, hitting .360 with 3 home runs and 2 stolen bases over the past week. The Astros are at home this week against a Texas Rangers bullpen that has been shaky. Tucker’s combination of power, speed, and favorable home matchups makes him a prime target for DFS success.

1. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (Miami Marlins): Chisholm has been struggling mightily at the plate, slashing just .180 with a 35% strikeout rate over his last 10 games. The Marlins are heading into a tough road series against top-tier pitching from the Philadelphia Phillies. His current form and difficult matchup make him a high-risk play that you should avoid this week. 2. Chris Bassitt (Toronto Blue Jays): Bassitt has seen a concerning dip in form, posting an ERA over 6.50 in his last two starts and allowing multiple home runs. He’s slated to face the high-powered offense of the Baltimore Orioles, who excel against right-handed pitching. Until Bassitt shows signs of regaining his consistency, he's a definite bench candidate.

1. Ezequiel Tovar (Colorado Rockies): Still priced affordably on most sites, Tovar has been quietly productive, hitting .310 with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs in his last five games. The Rockies are playing at Coors Field all week, a notorious hitter's paradise. Tovar offers excellent salary relief with significant offensive upside in this environment. 2. Brendan Donovan (St. Louis Cardinals): Donovan is a multi-position eligible infielder on DraftKings who has been hitting leadoff against right-handed pitching. He's batting .295 with a .380 OBP in his last 10 contests. Facing a series of righties this week, his ability to get on base and score runs makes

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