MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/30/25)

Jamie's top DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks for today, Monday, 6/30/25. His favorite daily fantasy baseball lineup sleepers and value picks for DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel.

It's Monday, and another full week of MLB is on tap! I hope your FAAB dreams all came true last night, and that our loyal readers are faring well in their season-long leagues. As far as DFS goes, we have a fun little six-gamer on tap for this Monday night.

It was an action-packed weekend. Aaron Judge hit homers #29 and #30 yesterday, and Reds fans were treated to a three-homer game (Spencer Steer) and an almost-no-hitter (Nick Martinez) in the same game! I do recall writing up attacking Martinez on Friday night with the Padres (sorry about that), but kudos to him for putting on a show.

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 6/30/2025, with the slate starting at 6:35 pm on FanDuel and 7:07 pm on DraftKings. The lineup picks will showcase elite players, mid-priced options, and value plays. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for other sports here. Monitoring injury news and today's MLB starting lineups is always essential.

DraftKings, FanDuel Pitchers - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Garrett Crochet, BOS ($10,700 DK/$11,200 FD)

Garrett Crochet has been absolutely phenomenal in his first season with the Red Sox. He's pitched to a 2.06 ERA and 2.54 FIP while posting a 47.9% GB rate and 31.3% K rate. He's right in the conversation for both AL Cy Young and to be the starter in the All-Star Game.

Tonight, Crochet takes on the Reds. They're a much better attack point for K's against right-handed pitching, but they've still had their struggles against lefties with a rank of 23rd in wOBA. On such a short slate, Crochet is in a tier of his own, which should cause you no hesitation in clicking his name first into cash this evening.

Chase Burns, CIN ($8,000 DK/$8,800 FD)

Chase Burns looked every bit as advertised in his first start against the Yankees. Even though he took the loss, the 2024 second-overall pick flashed an electric fastball and slider en route to eight K's in five innings (with a 38% K rate!). He began his career blowing away Trent Grisham, Cody Bellinger, and AARON JUDGE at Great American Ball Park.

6 strikeouts through 2 innings 🔥

If you're not watching Chase Burns' debut, you should be. pic.twitter.com/EVi5hTiWM9

— MLB (@MLB) June 24, 2025

Tonight, Burns gets a much softer matchup against the Red Sox. I understand why it had to happen, but the Sox have been BAD since the Rafael Devers trade. They have a .512 OPS and a 39 (my goodness) wRC+ since the deal, and also have a 27.4% K rate as a team in that span.

Even if Burns only goes five or so again, he should rack up the strikeouts in this one and is too cheap for his upside.

Others To Consider (Cash/GPP):

• Carlos Rodon, NYY ($10,000 DK/$10,200 FD)
• Drew Rasmussen, TB ($7,500 DK/$8,700 FD)

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DraftKings, FanDuel Infielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Rafael Devers, 3B - SF ($5,200 DK/$3,800 FD)

Rafael Devers always seems to be at the top of my list when it's my turn to take on this article, and I'd argue that he has the most upside of any batter on this short slate not named Aaron Judge. Devers had a forgettable series against the (checks notes) White Sox, but he'll get a fresh start and an insane park boost against Arizona tonight.

Ryne Nelson has been pretty effective for the Snakes this year, but his BB rate is elevated, and his barrel rate allowed is a career high. Devers continues to mash righties, with a .396 wOBA and .263 ISO, and he's also rocked a 43.4% hard-hit rate against them.

Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B/3B - NYY ($5,000 DK/$3,500 FD)

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been red hot of late, jacking three homers over the last four games and averaging 15.5 DK PPG. He's also had a solid year in the power department against righties, posting a .349 wOBA and .232 ISO. Tonight, he takes on Max Scherzer after a long absence, and is no longer a feared opponent.

The soon-to-be 41-year-old pitcher has pitched only eight innings this season, and he was ineffective in them. He wasn't good last year either. Scherzer's 32% GB rate and 22.6% K rate in 2024 were both career lows, and he should also be on a pretty hard pitch count tonight.

Homer in the second
Bases-clearing triple in the third

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is having himself a day 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/k56XtWi568

— MLB (@MLB) June 29, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B - TOR ($5,400 DK/$3,300 FD)

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has turned it up as June has closed, with five double-digit DK points over his last eight games. VGuerrero has also had success against the Yankees in his career, and there are a few additional reasons to roster him even though he's facing one of the better pitchers going tonight in Carlos Rodon.

Guerrero continues to be a complete lefty masher, posting a .407 wOBA and .217 ISO against them this season. Additionally, his current walk rate of 13.1% is a career high, while his 13.6% K rate is a career low. Vlad also has BvP stats relevant enough to talk about against Rodon, even if the sample size is rather small.

In 12 at-bats, he has eight hits. Three of them are of the extra-base variety, and he's hit one homer. He also has three walks against ZERO strikeouts, which indicates Guerrero sees the ball incredibly well against Rodon. On a short slate, I'm more than willing to bet on his power upside in this one.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

• Ketel Marte, 2B - ARI ($6,000 DK/$4,200 FD)
• Yandy Diaz, 1B- TB ($4,600 DK/$3,100 FD)
• Ben Rice, 1B/C - NYY ($4,200 DK/$3,300 FD)

DraftKings, FanDuel Outfielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Aaron Judge, OF - NYY ($6,500 DK/$4,900 FD)

Aaron Judge did it again last night. He mashed two more homers against the Athletics, bringing his total up to 30 as he passed Shohei Ohtani and inched closer to Cal Raleigh for the HR lead. Scherzer has generally been good against righties in his career, but he's tailing off in his career.

There are only a handful of pitchers that we WON'T recommend using Judge against, and Scherzer's declining K rate does not put him on that short list. Judge has destroyed same-handed pitching his season to the tune of a .470 wOBA, .350 ISO, and 46.5% HHR.

Aaron Judge's incredible season continues:

.356 AVG
30 HR
67 RBI
1.180 OPS pic.twitter.com/3GGO5XNztk

— MLB (@MLB) June 29, 2025

Mike Yastrzemski, OF - SF ($4,300 DK/$3,000 FD)

I'm into the Giants' hitters tonight despite them facing a quality pitcher in Nelson. Arizona should have the roof open in near 100-degree temperatures tonight, and their park tends to amplify lefty power. Mike Yastrzemski (man, this guy's name is difficult to type) should lead off and has a chance for five plate appearances with a park boost.

Yaz (that's better) has been effective in the platoon power department this season, putting up a career-high .203 ISO against RHP. With a potential five bites at the apple tonight, he gives you a solid floor for cash and a key part of the Giants' stacks.

Ramon Laureano, OF - BAL ($3,900 DK/$2,900 FD)

In my 12+ years as a DFS player, I've had highs and lows, and have latched onto several strategies along the way. One such strategy that has always proven to be lucrative - ATTACK Patrick Corbin. He fooled us for a bit this year with some lucky metrics, but a leopard can't change its spots.

Corbin has allowed a .374 wOBA and 1.56 HR/9 to RHB over the past three seasons, and Ramon Laureano offers cheap access to that platoon upside. He's been getting premier spots in the batting order for Baltimore and has gone ballistic over his last five games with three multi-hit games, three doubles, a homer, and a steal.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

• Jarren Duran, OF - BOS ($4,400 DK/$3,000 FD)
• Trent Grisham, OF - NYY ($4,100 DK/$3,100 FD)
• Roman Anthony, OF - BOS ($3,900 DK/$2,500 FD)

DraftKings, FanDuel MLB DFS Stacks

1. New York Yankees vs. Max Scherzer

Despite facing a name as big as Scherzer, the Yankees have the highest IRT on the slate at 4.6 runs. Max has declined in many facets as he approaches his 41st birthday, and injuries are also starting to take a toll on him. He and the Toronto bullpen should be ripe for the picking this evening for a Yankees team that just put up 12 runs yesterday.

Favorite Combo: Grisham, Judge, Rice, Chisholm Jr.

2. Baltimore Orioles vs. Patrick Corbin

I'm firmly on the O's train tonight against Corbin. The Rangers' lefty has come crashing back to Earth lately, and his FIP and xFIP now match his rising ERA. There are more than enough quality righties in this Baltimore lineup to use against Corbin, and Gunnar Henderson hits everybody.

Favorite Combo: Westburg, Henderson, Laureano, Sanchez

3. San Francisco Giants vs. Ryne Nelson

On a larger slate, I probably wouldn't consider the Giants as much, but they have some solid hitters with a park boost in Arizona. Despite facing Nelson and his sub-4.00 ERA, the Giants' 4.5 IRT is second on the slate, to only the Yankees. They should come in as low-owned after averaging 3.2 runs per game against the Marlins and White Sox.

Favorite Combo: Yastrzemski, Devers, Ramos, Adames

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