{"id":11795,"date":"2024-06-29T01:03:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T08:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wagers.com\/staging\/4285\/news\/daily-mlb-news-top-stories-and-fantasy-picks-for-june-28-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-06-29T01:03:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T08:03:44","slug":"daily-mlb-news-top-stories-and-fantasy-picks-for-june-28-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wagers.com\/staging\/4285\/news\/daily-mlb-news-top-stories-and-fantasy-picks-for-june-28-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily MLB News: Top Stories and Fantasy Picks for June 28, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Trade Speculations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Vladimir Guerrero Jr.<\/strong> has become a hot topic in the MLB trade market. The <strong>Toronto Blue Jays<\/strong> are struggling this season, and with Guerrero&#8217;s free agency looming after the 2025 season, trade rumors are swirling. Guerrero has been on fire recently, hitting four home runs in his last six games. This performance makes him a prime candidate for MLB DFS picks. Fantasy players should consider adding him to their lineups.<\/p>\n<h2>Expert Advice from Mike McClure<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mike McClure<\/strong>, a daily fantasy pro with over $2 million in career winnings, offers his insights for today&#8217;s games. McClure is recognized as a top MLB DFS player and uses a proprietary projection model that simulates each game 10,000 times. Recently, McClure identified <strong>Maikel Garcia<\/strong> of the <strong>Kansas City Royals<\/strong> as a top pick, and Garcia delivered strong results. McClure&#8217;s advice is highly sought after in the fantasy sports community.<\/p>\n<h2>Top Picks for June 28<\/h2>\n<p>For today&#8217;s games, McClure recommends several players. <strong>Bobby Witt Jr.<\/strong>, the <strong>Royals&#8217; shortstop<\/strong>, is priced at $6,600 on DraftKings and $4,200 on FanDuel. Witt is on a four-game hitting streak and boasts impressive metrics, including a .320 expected batting average (xBA) and a .596 expected slugging percentage (xSLG). Another top pick is <strong>Colt Keith<\/strong>, the <strong>Detroit Tigers&#8217; second baseman<\/strong>. Keith is priced at $2,600 on both FanDuel and DraftKings. He recently had a standout game, going 4-for-5 with a home run.<\/p>\n<h2>Pitcher Recommendations<\/h2>\n<p>Today&#8217;s pitcher recommendations include <strong>Logan Gilbert<\/strong> of the <strong>Seattle Mariners<\/strong> and <strong>Bailey Ober<\/strong> of the <strong>Minnesota Twins<\/strong>. Gilbert is priced at $9,900 on DraftKings and $10,500 on FanDuel. He has excellent season stats, with a 2.71 ERA and a 3.26 FIP. Although he struggled against the Twins earlier, he performs better at home with a career FIP of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.05. Ober, priced at $8,800 on DraftKings and $9,800 on FanDuel, recently pitched a complete game against the Athletics, allowing only two runs and striking out ten batters.<\/p>\n<h2>Infielders to Watch<\/h2>\n<p>Among infielders, <strong>Rafael Devers<\/strong> of the <strong>Boston Red Sox<\/strong> is a strong pick. Devers is priced at $5,700 on DraftKings and $3,900 on FanDuel. He faces <strong>Randy Vasquez<\/strong>, who has poor stats with the Padres. Devers has a .276 ISO and a .400 wOBA at home. Another infielder to consider is <strong>Luis Rengifo<\/strong> of the <strong>Los Angeles Angels<\/strong>. Rengifo is priced at $5,100 on DraftKings and $3,100 on FanDuel. He has been productive with a .349 wOBA and twenty stolen bases.<\/p>\n<h2>Outfielders to Target<\/h2>\n<p>In the outfield, <strong>Jarren Duran<\/strong> of the <strong>Red Sox<\/strong> is a top pick. Duran is priced at $5,700 on DraftKings and $4,000 on FanDuel. Left-handed hitters have posted high wOBA against Vasquez, and Duran is hitting well recently. Other outfielders to consider include <strong>Brent Rooker<\/strong> of the <strong>Oakland Athletics<\/strong> and <strong>Brendan Donovan<\/strong> of the <strong>St. Louis Cardinals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>MLB DFS Stacks Recommendations<\/h2>\n<p>For DFS stacks, consider the <strong>Red Sox<\/strong> against Randy Vasquez, the <strong>Angels<\/strong> against <strong>Kenta Maeda<\/strong>, and the <strong>Cincinnati Reds<\/strong> against <strong>Andre Pallante<\/strong>. These matchups offer high-scoring potential and could provide significant returns for fantasy players.<\/p>\n<h2>Latest MLB Stories<\/h2>\n<p>In other MLB news, the <strong>New York Mets<\/strong> climbed back over .500 with a win over the <strong>Houston Astros<\/strong>. MLB Hall of Famer <strong>Orlando Cepeda<\/strong> passed away at the age of 86. <strong>Jackson Chourio<\/strong> hit a grand slam to help the <strong>Milwaukee Brewers<\/strong> beat the <strong>Chicago Cubs<\/strong>. The <strong>Cleveland Guardians<\/strong>&#8216; minor-league team unveiled field-box toilets, a unique addition to their stadium. The <strong>Washington Nationals<\/strong> are discussing strategies to spur an unlikely playoff run, and analysts are looking at prospects next in line for MLB call-ups after <strong>Brandon Wood<\/strong>&#8216;s debut.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Today&#8217;s MLB news is packed with exciting updates and valuable fantasy insights. From trade speculations involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to expert DFS picks by Mike McClure, there&#8217;s plenty for baseball fans and fantasy players to digest. Keep an eye on the recommended players and matchups to maximize your fantasy baseball success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get the latest on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade rumors and expert MLB DFS picks. 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