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DraftKings MLB Main Slate Strategy: Pitchers, Stacks, Weather and GPP Leverage for June 19

The DraftKings MLB Main Slate begins at 7:05 p.m. ET with 12 games and a fascinating strategic decision at pitcher: pay all the way up for the slate’s most dominant arm, or sacrifice some raw projection in exchange for salary relief and lower ownership? Jacob Misiorowski is the clear headliner. He has the strongest combination of run prevention and strikeout upside on the slate, but he also carries a $12,500 salary and will likely attract significant ownership. That makes him

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2026 DraftKings Best Ball Tight End Rankings and Tiers: The Position Gets Uncomfortable Fast

Brock Bowers stands alone, Colston Loveland is my biggest bet at the position, and once Jake Ferguson leaves the board, the tight end room begins running out of oxygen. DraftKings ADP snapshot supplied by Breaking Boards, June 2026. Tight end has always been one of the strangest positions to navigate in NFL Best Ball. Draft one too early and you may pass on the running backs and wide receivers who build the foundation of your roster. Wait too long and suddenly you are draftin

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Ben's MLB Core Plays – June 12

Welcome to today’s Core Plays. Instead of giving out a single lineup that may be dead by first pitch, I’m focusing on the players and stacks I believe offer the best combination of ceiling, matchup, and tournament-winning upside. Important: This article is being posted early in the day. Starting lineups, weather conditions, Vegas totals, and ownership projections can change before lock. Always verify lineups before entering contests. Pitcher Core Jacob Misiorowski If you’re p

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Why I’d Choose Jalen Coker Over Tetairoa McMillan in DraftKings Best Ball

Tetairoa McMillan is the obvious Panthers receiver to target. He has the draft capital, the WR1 label, and the stronger full-season résumé. But DraftKings best ball is not just about taking the better real-life player. It is about finding value, leverage, and spike-week upside at the right cost. That is why Jalen Coker is the Panthers receiver I’d rather draft at price. Over Carolina’s final five active regular-season games, Coker quietly matched — and in some areas outproduc

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Welcome to Breaking Boards — where fantasy football strategy meets a genuine passion for the game. Our team brings together different perspectives, independent analysis, data-driven research, and years of fantasy sports experience to help players better understand the formats they enjoy.

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Randy

Randy has been competing in DFS and fantasy sports for over 20 years, bringing extensive firsthand experience in tournament strategy, roster construction, player evaluation, and Best Ball formats to Breaking Boards.

As the founder of Breaking Boards, Randy combines years of competitive fantasy sports experience with a passion for research, strategy, and helping players better understand the games they enjoy. His approach focuses on independent analysis, thoughtful decision-making, and developing tools and content designed to help fantasy sports players make more informed choices.

When he’s not analyzing Best Ball boards, breaking down DFS strategy, or contributing to Breaking Boards content, Randy enjoys spending time with his family and dogs.

Randy lives and breathes DFS, Fantasy Football, and Best Ball and brings that passion to everything Breaking Boards creates.

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Michael is a football enthusiast who values family, loyalty, and meaningful connections both on and off the field. A passionate Carolina Panthers fan, he brings more than a decade of fantasy football experience to Breaking Boards.

Michael focuses on player evaluation, roster construction, draft strategy, and identifying trends across Redraft, Dynasty, and Best Ball formats. His thoughtful approach and passion for football help bring another experienced perspective to the Breaking Boards team.

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Adam

Adam brings years of DFS and fantasy sports experience to Breaking Boards, combining a competitive spirit with a thoughtful approach to player research and strategy.

Outside of fantasy sports, Adam is a dedicated teacher and coach. His experience explaining concepts and helping others improve translates naturally to his work at Breaking Boards, where he contributes analysis and strategy across both football and baseball.

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