MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/19/25)

Koby's top DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks for today, Saturday, 7/19/25. His favorite daily fantasy baseball lineup sleepers and value picks for DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel.

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Thank heavens baseball is back. I was going a bit stir crazy, not having much sports to watch during the week. But alas, we are back and better than ever after the break. Let's dive in and make some cash!

We have a solid nine-game slate for us, but we do have some weather concerns. Both the Guardians/A's and the Yankees/Braves games have some possible rain in open stadiums. Keep an eye on those games as they could come into play and may end up being better to avoid than to take the risk in playing them.

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 7/19/2025, with the slate starting at 7:05 PM EST. The lineup picks will showcase elite players, mid-priced options, and value plays. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for other sports here. Monitoring injury news and today's MLB starting lineups is always essential.

DraftKings, FanDuel Pitchers - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Freddy Peralta, SP - MIL ($10.2K DK/$9.5K FD)

I don't love going against the Dodgers, but Peralta has been lights out recently. He has six Quality Starts in his last eight starts. The Brewers offense has been great as well, which has resulted in six straight starts for a win for Peralta. This includes a seven-strikeout win against the Dodgers two starts ago.

Freddy Peralta has won six consecutive starts!

He took a no-no into the 6th today 👀 pic.twitter.com/SwFDkNOExu

— MLB (@MLB) July 13, 2025

The Dodgers have been on a bit of a downward spiral recently, and they have the second-lowest wRC+ against RHP at 73. Their K% has also increased quite a bit, as they are up to 24%. Peralta made the Dodgers look bad in his last outing, and I wouldn't be surprised if Peralta and the Brewers continue toward their fifth straight win against them.

Zebby Matthews, SP - LAD ($7.4K DK/$8.2K FD)

My only concern with going to Matthews is that he is coming off an IL stint, but he looked great in his one rehab start, where he gave up only one hit and struck out nine in four innings. He is going against the worst offense in the league right now. This is like getting a second rehab start for him. I love his price as he is still middle of the pack with big upside against the Rockies.

Matthews had 5+ strikeouts in three of his four starts this season and now goes up against a Rockies team that has a 27.5% K% across the last three weeks and a league-low 57 wRC+. The downside is that this is at Coors Field, but that does make it an intriguing play for those in the GPPs.

Others To Consider (Cash/GPP):

• Sonny Gray, SP - STL ($9.8K DK/$9.8K FD)
• Logan Allen, SP - CLE ($7.1K DK/$8.8K FD)
• Luis Severino, SP - ATH ($6.6K DK/$7.5K FD)

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DraftKings, FanDuel Infielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Josh Smith, 1B/3B (DK Only) 2B/SS/OF - TEX ($3.6K DK/$2.8K FD)

The super utility guy has been great against RHP this season. He is going up against the righty Keider Montero, who has been a mid-tier pitcher this season. He also has been hurt pretty hard by LHH this season. I love Smith for his eligibility on FD and being able to plug him in any spot I need him for.

Smith has a .368 wOBA and .468 SLG against RHP this season. I also love that he is so cheap for his potential production in the leadoff spot. His last couple of outings have been a bit rough, but he is in a great place for a comeback here against Montero. Smith will likely be one of the first spots I click in my Rangers stacks.

Michael Busch, 1B - ATH ($5.4K DK/$3.2K FD)

Busch has become a crucial part of this Cubs offense. He has 13 hits in his last 10 games, including a three-home run game! I don't love going against Brayan Bello here with how well he has pitched recently, but that's how you win GPPs, right? Busch has been significantly better against RHP this season, including 17 of his 19 home runs and hitting .308 overall against them.

Bello has been solid against both sides of the plate, but the thing that strikes me the most is that he walks lefties nearly 2.5x more times than righties. Busch makes for a solid option in the first base category. The Cubs have a low K% against RHP as well, which should help them get on base more often.

Kody Clemens, 1B/2B, 3B/OF (FD Only) - MIN ($3.8K DK/$3.0K FD)

Clemens profiles well here in Coors Field, especially against an RHP. He has a .321 ISO and .537 SLG against RHP this season and has been platooned against them specifically. Antonio Senzatela has been exponentially worse against LHH this season, which gives us an even better opportunity at a big day.

Kody Clemens has hit two first pitch three run homers for #MNTwins this season. Both homers put his team in the lead.

May 14th off Yennier Cano (BAL)
Today off Mike Burrows (PIT) pic.twitter.com/QMCfZWVj1A

— Twins Dingers (@TwinsDingers) July 12, 2025

Clemens is likely toward the bottom of the rotation, which hurts us a bit, but I do like his potential in this one. He is also priced nicely for us today and makes for a cheaper start to the likely Twins stack in cash games.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

• Corey Seager, SS - TEX ($4.8K DK/$3.3K FD)
• Willi Castro, SS/2B/3B/OF - MIN ($4.8K DK/$3.5K FD)
• Junior Caminero, 3B - TB ($5.1K DK/$3.4K FD)

DraftKings, FanDuel Outfielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Byron Buxton, OF - MIN ($6.5K DK/$4.7KFD)

Buxton went yard again! Looks like the Home Run Derby didn't mess with his swing as he started right where he left off with three more hits on the day in Colorado. Buxton has been elite against both sides of the mound and has a .545 SLG with a .376 wOBA against RHP this season. As the Twins continue to play at Coors Field, this is just a field day for Buxton.

Buxton is probably going to be my top spend-up option on the slate, especially against someone like Senzatela, who has been torched all season long.

Randy Arozarena, OF - SEA ($4.5K DK/$3.3K FD)

Arozarena is emerging at a great time for a Mariners team that is making a push for the playoffs. He has been on fire with 10 home runs in his last 14 games. Lucky for him, he is going up against Lance McCullers Jr., who has some reverse splits. He has been much worse against RHH this season than LHH.

Randy Arozarena has 10 homers in his last 14 games 😮

This one just went 445 feet! pic.twitter.com/1KGeexBdaa

— MLB (@MLB) July 19, 2025

McCullers gives up a .447 wOBA and .613 SLG to RHH this season. With how hot Arozarena has been recently, I wouldn't put it past him to continue his hot streak. Arozarena has hit RHP just as hard as LHP, but has 15 of his 18 homers on RHP. Arozarena has been the best hitter for this Mariners team this season, not named Cal Raleigh. They will need him to continue to be that elite hitting corner outfielder.

Evan Carter, OF - TEX ($4.5K DK/$3.2K FD)

Like I mentioned with Josh Smith earlier, the lefties are in a prime spot against Montero tonight. This makes me extremely interested in Carter. He is still pretty cheap and has scored double-digit fantasy points in four of his last seven games. Evan Carter has been excellent against RHP this season with a .349 wOBA and a .447 SLG.

Carter has seen the power drop off a bit, but the wind is blowing out, and it is hot in Arlington. This makes it perfect conditions for Carter to get some of that power back and get back on track. I'm loving this spot for the Rangers, who could make for a decent GPP stack.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

• Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF - CHC ($5.5K DK/$4.1K FD)
• Riley Greene, OF - DET ($5.0K DK/$3.4K FD)
• Christian Yelich, OF - MIL ($4.6K DK/$3.6K FD)

DraftKings, FanDuel MLB DFS Stacks

1. Minnesota Twins (Implied Run Total- 6.8) vs. Antonio Senzatela

Anytime I get to pick on Senzatela is a good day. On top of that, we are in Coors Field, which makes it just that much better. The Twins have struggled a bit against RHP across the last few weeks, but this is the perfect get-right spot after the extended break! The Twins will be the chalk stack in cash games, but likely one of the best options on the slate.

Favorite Combo: Buxton, Clemens, Larnach, Jeffers, Castro

2. Texas Rangers (Implied Run Total - 4.4) vs. Keider Montero

This is a great spot for the lefties on this Rangers squad. Montero has a .408 wOBA and a .564 SLG against LHH this season. It is supposed to be hot in Arlington, which could lead to some balls flying through the air with ease. The Rangers have a 119 wRC+ against RHP in the last three weeks, which is top 10 in the league. Stacking the LHH here against Montero is going to be my starting point.

Favorite Combo: Smith, Seager, Carter, Heim

3. Chicago Cubs (Implied Run Total - 5.0) vs. Brayan Bello

This might be my riskiest stack of the day. Bello has been dealing recently, and I hate to go against someone hot, but the Cubs have been, too. The Cubs have a 129 wRC+ against RHP across the last three weeks and have managed the lowest K% in the league at 16.5%. The Cubs have the second-highest non-Coors Field run total on the slate today, and if they can get Bello out early, they should be able to take advantage of the bullpen.

Favorite Combo: Crow-Armstrong, Busch, Suzuki, Tucker

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