The start of baseball season not only indicates the beginning of warm weather across the country, it also means there is another sport to compete in daily fantasy.

With competitions just about every day of the regular season, Major League Baseball represents a fun way to compete and potentially make money on a consistent basis.

Of course, it takes a lot of work to be successful in this sport. Even the top hitters and pitchers can have bad games, so you have to figure out how to find players with the best chances to succeed while staying within your budget.

Each day will feature new possibilities, but here is a look at some of the most important factors to look for when filling out your team.

 

Note: Daily fantasy scoring based on DraftKings rules. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted.

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