Garrett Crochet sits atop MLB with 228 strikeouts in 185 innings for Boston, three starts remain as he aims for the first major strikeout crown of his career. A potential K title would join the Red Sox in a rare club, echoing the legacies of Clemens and Sale. If he handles the workload and avoids a blowup that could derail the run, his path could also edge toward the innings crown in a late-season push against the Yankees.

The Cubs leaned on Turner against left-handers, turning a tie game into a 3-2 win with a go-ahead RBI double off Sale after fending off an 0-2 count. Taillon returned from the IL to give Chicago 4 1/3 innings, keeping the Braves at bay while the lineup leaned into baserunning and timely hits from Suzuki and Kelly. The surge in steals—six in the series and counting—combined with steady pitching gives Chicago a late-season spark as October approaches.

11-game MLB main slate Friday night features top pitching with Chris Sale returning for Atlanta against Seattle, offering a high strikeout ceiling. Sleepers Ian Seymour and Cristopher Sanchez provide value at lower salaries. Infielders Junior Caminero, Zach Neto, and Jordan Lawlar anchor midrange lineups, while Byron Buxton, Ramon Laureano, and Nate Eaton headline affordable outfield options. Padres’ Coors Field exposure makes for a bold stack with Laureano alongside Tatis and Machado, while Banks of bargain picks give you upside across the salary spectrum.

Weather looks cooperative with several slate-long opportunities, especially in Colorado and Arizona. The guide emphasizes balance: big-name bets with solid floors, plus targeted stacks at altitude and in favorable matchups. Injury updates and late-lineup shifts remain essential to maximize value for both DraftKings and FanDuel tonight.