MLB DFS Podcast August 30 Early Slate: Top DraftKings Picks & Example Lineups

We have a split slate on Wednesday, August 30th, with nine games kicking off at 1:05 pm EST on DraftKings and FanDuel for the MLB DFS early slate. There are elite options everywhere we turn, including atop pitcher as Brandon Woodruff, Framber Valdez, and Logan Webb take the hill. Jon Impemba goes position-by-position to break down the entire slate from a DFS perspective. Be sure to check out all of our tools including the MLB Lineups page, MLB DFS Projections – powered by FanJections –, MLB DFS Ownership, and all of our tools HERE! Let's dive into today's podcast and example lineup!
REMINDER: We will be going LIVE on the Bettor Sports Network tonight at 5 pm ET to break down the main slate.
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