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Andy's top DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks for today, Monday, 5/26/25. His favorite daily fantasy baseball lineup sleepers and value picks for DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel.
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Happy Memorial Day. This afternoon, we have a seven-game main slate on DraftKings while FanDuel only includes four of these games. On the hitting side, the Chicago Cubs will host the Colorado Rockies in what will be our top matchup to target. On the pitching side, Clay Holmes and Garrett Crochet each have favorable matchups to attack.
This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 5/26/2025. I'll focus my picks on both sites' main slate starting at 1:10 P.M. EDT. The lineup picks showcase elite players, mid-priced options, and value plays to help you build those winning MLB DFS lineups!
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DraftKings, FanDuel Pitchers - MLB DFS Lineup Picks
Clay Holmes- NYM vs. CHW ($9.3K DK) Not on FanDuel early slate
Over his last 40 innings, Holmes has been quite productive on the mound, boasting a stellar 2.70 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP. During this stretch, the former Yankee has struck out 33 batters and served up 11 free passes.
This afternoon, he should be in a prime position to see his strikeout numbers climb against the White Sox, who have posted the 10th-highest strikeout rate against righties this season.
Jameson Taillon- CHC vs. COL ($8.6K DK; $9.7K FD)
After a rough three-game stretch where Jameson Taillon carried a modest 5.63 ERA, the right-hander bounced back in his most recent outing against the Miami Marlins. In this start, Taillon tossed seven innings of one-run ball en route to earning his third victory of the campaign.
Fantasy managers should expect Taillon to stay in the win column this afternoon, facing the Rockies, who have posted the highest strikeout rate and second-lowest wRC+ against right-handed pitching this season.
Jameson Taillon, Dirty 84mph Changeup. 👌 pic.twitter.com/u746sKPJGM
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 20, 2025
Garrett Crochet - BOS at MIL ($10.3K DK; $10.8K FD)
My final pitcher to highlight carries elite strikeout upside. Over his last 49 2/3 innings of work, Crochet has struck out an impressive 61 batters while holding a stellar 2.17 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP.
He will face the Milwaukee Brewers, who have posted the 14th-highest strikeout rate against southpaws and the sixth-lowest ISO.
Also Consider: Kevin Gausman - TOR at TEX ($9K DK) Not on FanDuel early slate, Jacob deGrom - TEX vs. TOR ($10K DK) Not on FanDuel early slate
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DraftKings, FanDuel Infielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks
Justin Turner, 1B on DraftKings (1B/3B on FanDuel) - CHC vs. Carson Palmquist ($2.8K DK; $2.5K FD)
Justin Turner has had a difficult start to his tenure with the Cubs. Over his first 30 games, the veteran has held a modest .208/.310/.278 line. However, over his past two games, entering Sunday, Turner has tallied four hits, including a double and a home run.
This afternoon, Turner will face the left-hander Palmquist, who has struggled to throw his fastball during his limited stint in the majors. When facing fastballs from southpaws, Turner has generated an elite .771 xSLG with a .514 xwOBA. The 40-year-old is a strong value play when stacking the Cubs' lineup.
JUSTIN TURNER CRUSHES HIS FIRST HOME RUN OF THE YEAR! pic.twitter.com/tj80vriJPF
— Cubs Zone (@CubsZone) May 24, 2025
Francisco Lindor, SS- NYM vs. Adrian Houser ($5.5K DK) Not on FanDuel early slate
Lindor is currently in a slump at the plate, but should be in a great position to break out of his skid this afternoon. Over his last 10 games entering Sunday, Lindor has held a .108/.261/.243 line with just one long ball.
However, he will face White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser, who leans on his fastball. When facing fastballs from right-handers, Lindor has found great success, boasting a .542 xSLG with a .400 xwOBA.
Brendan Donovan, 2B/OF on DraftKings (2B/SS/3B/OF on FanDuel) - STL at Charlie Morton ($4.9K DK; $3K FD)
Brendan Donovan has been one of the most productive contact hitters through the opening two months of the season. Through his first 50 contests, Donovan has posted stellar .320/.381/.448 line with 16 doubles with three long balls.
He is slated to face Charlie Morton, who has an underwhelming fastball. When facing fastballs from righties, Donovan has generated an impressive .609 xSLG, which is the highest mark among St. Louis hitters.
Also Consider: Pete Alonso - 1B on DraftKings ($5.4K DK) Not on FanDuel early slate, Dansby Swanson- SS ($4.7K DK; $3.2K FD), Matt Chapman- 3B ($4.5K DK; $3.1K FD)
DraftKings, FanDuel Outfielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks
Kyle Tucker, OF - CHC vs. Carlson Palmquist ($6.5K DK; $4.5K FD)
Tucker has a fantastic matchup against the struggling Palmquist this afternoon. When facing fastballs from left-handed pitching this season, the former Astro has posted a remarkable .792 xSLG with a .278 ISO, the highest marks on the team, among Cubs who have seen at least 100 of this type of pitch.
Tucker has continued to impress during his debut season on the Northside. Over his last nine games entering Sunday, Tucker has slashed a .361/.452/.611 line with one double, one triple, and two long balls.
Alec Burleson, 1B/OF - STL at Charlie Morton ($3.9K DK; $2.3K FD)
Similar to Donovan, Burleson is in a prime position to find success facing Morton. Burleson has generated a strong .558 xSLG with a .263 ISO when facing a fastball from right-handed pitching.
Over his last seven contests (entering Sunday), the 26-year-old has enjoyed an impressive power surge, boasting a .455/.500/.818 line with two round-trippers.
⚾Alec Burleson, @alecburleson9! HR (4)
5/18/25 @ KC, ⬆️ 4th
vs RHP Michael Wacha107.3 MPH / 26° / 430 ft to CF
Off a 84.9 MPH slider▶️It's a home run in 29/30 parks.◀️
🏟️(Not in AZ.)📺: https://t.co/gmZGZ70BMY pic.twitter.com/2SeDbOBa1r
— Home Run Report (@homerunreport) May 18, 2025
Heliot Ramos, OF- SFG at Keider Montero ($4.2K DK; $3.5K FD)
My final outfielder to highlight is Heliot Ramos of the San Francisco Giants. Ramos will face a fastball-heavy pitcher, Keider Montero. When facing fastballs from righties, Ramos has found much success, generating a .678 xSLG with an incredible .313 ISO.
Entering Sunday, Ramos has posted an impressive .388/.439/.673 slash line with two doubles and four round-trippers over the last two weeks.
Also Consider: Seiya Suzuki - OF ($5.6K DK; $4K FD), Jordan Walker - OF ($3K DK; $2.4K FD)
DraftKings, FanDuel MLB DFS Stacks
Chicago Cubs vs. Carson Palmquist (COL)
Palmquist has made two MLB appearances this season and has posted an 11.88 ERA with a 2.52 WHIP. Across these eight 2/3 innings, he has struck out just two batters and served up walks at an 11.1% rate.
His fastball has not found much success, generating a hefty .781 xSLG with a .552 xwOBA.
Top Stack - Tucker, Suzuki, Swanson, Turner, Crow-Armstrong
St. Louis Cardinals at Charlie Morton (BAL)
After Kyle Gibson was designated for assignment, Morton recently returned to the starting rotation. While Morton found success in long relief, he has struggled immensely as a starter. Through 41 innings this season, he has posted a hefty 7.68 ERA with a 1.76 WHIP. Under the hood, he currently sits in the 15th and 20th percentiles in xBA and xERA.
His most used pitches, his curveball and fastball (35.1%, 33.4% usage) have generated a high .526 SLG and 523 SLG. These pitches have also posted a low 16.7% and an 18.3%, respectively.
Top Stack - Burleson, Donovan, Walker, Nootbaar
New York Mets vs. Adrian Houser (CHW) Not on FanDuel early slate
While Houser has made just one start this season (and looked quite strong), tossing six innings of two-hit ball against the Mariners, he is primed to regress against the Mets. In this outing, he allowed hard hits at a high 62.5% rate.
Last season, Houser held a 5.84 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP across 69 1/3 innings of work. In his season debut, his fastball generated a .332 xSLG, nearly 200 points higher than the .167 SLG it holds on the surface level.
Top Stack - Alonso, Lindor, Baty, Nimmo
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