On Thursday night, Major League Baseball offers a thrilling five-game slate, with various options available for daily fantasy players on DraftKings and FanDuel. While FanDuel features all games, DraftKings starts its contests later, excluding the early matchup between the Tigers and Orioles. Top pitching choices include Tarik Skubal, the reigning AL Cy Young winner with a stellar 2.15 ERA, and Framber Valdez, who is riding a hot streak against the White Sox. The rookie Jacob Misiorowski is also making his MLB debut, creating excitement among fantasy enthusiasts.

Offensively, Jeremy Peña is in fine form as the Astros' leadoff hitter, while Maikel Garcia from the Royals has shown significant power and speed. Aaron Judge remains a consistent power threat, with an impressive recent performance, and Jose Altuve is finding his rhythm with strong hitting. Fans need to keep an eye on injury news and starting lineups to maximize their fantasy potential.