MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/29/25)

July 29, 2025

Jamie's top DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks for today, Tuesday, 7/29/25. His favorite daily fantasy baseball lineup sleepers and value picks for DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel.

It's Tuesday, and we're one day closer to Thursday's trade deadline. A couple of MAJOR stories came yesterday to throw the trade deadline into a potential tailspin. The first was Emmanuel Clase's inclusion into the gambling investigation, which could make Cleveland sellers now. The other was Eugenio Suarez getting drilled on the hand, so we'll hold our breath and wait to see how he is today (X-rays were negative).

Tonight we have 12 games to deal with, and the top end of pitching has question marks all over the place. You'll want to pay close attention to lineups to find the best paths to go, and it'll help if you jump into our RotoBaller Discord. We'll be working hard all day to give you the best chance to make some money.

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 7/29/2025, 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

Tyler Glasnow, SP - LAD ($9,200 DK/$10,200 FD)

Tyler Glasnow is coming off an elite start against the Twins, where he went seven innings, allowing one run and striking out 12 on 106 pitches. On a slate where there are question marks all over the place at SP, Glasnow stands out as the one with the highest floor and ceiling, and he's not priced accordingly.

Tyler Glasnow tossed a 💎 in LA pic.twitter.com/zOw3EkhXWS

— MLB (@MLB) July 23, 2025

Glasnow is getting a colossal park downgrade as he shifts from L.A. to Cincinnati, but the Reds have struck out the ninth most against RHP, and Glasnow's K rate sits at a robust 31.7%. His swinging strike rate is down this year at an 11.2% mark, but his 28.6% CSW is still upper tier.

Every pitcher priced ahead of Glasnow (on DK) has something unsettling going on with him (whether matchup, recent play,  or potential injury situation), so the Dodgers' righty makes the most sense to lock up as your SP1.

Yusei Kikuchi, SP - LAA ($8,000 DK/$9,100 FD)

For SP2, we're going even cheaper. The Angels and Rangers are locked in a pivotal matchup as each team tries to find its identity within the AL West. Yusei Kikuchi has a solid price tag against the Rangers, and his 27.8% CSW since the beginning of last year indicates upside beyond his floor.

The Rangers have turned up the offense a bit in July, but they still have the sixth-highest K rate against LHP this season. Kikuchi scuffled against the Rangers last time out, but turned in a fine performance against them earlier with six Ks and over 20 DK points. On a slate where pitching is suspect, dropping down in price to a player like Kikuchi in order to prioritize bats makes sense.

Others To Consider (Cash/GPP):

• Max Fried, SP - NYY ($10,000 DK/$9,400 FD)
• Sonny Gray, SP - STL ($9,700 FD/$8,900 FD)
• Jesus Luzardo, SP - PHI ($9,500 DK/$9,800 FD)

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DraftKings, FanDuel Infielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Nick Kurtz, 1B - ATH ($5,600 DK/$4,200 FD)

Nick Kurtz did not come through for us last night, going 1-for-4 with a mere single off Luis Castillo as the Mariners won 3-1. Tonight, we're going right back to the well as Kurtz attempts to continue his hot streak at home against a worse righty in Logan Evans. He's priced the same as yesterday, but continues to be worth it with the A's sporting a 5.2 IRT at home.

MLB Leaders Over The Last Month pic.twitter.com/hTwqZ2d3OC

— Running From The OPS (@OPS_BASEBALL) July 28, 2025

Kurtz will get to hit in his home Triple-A park, and every time he faces a righty, we have to take notice. Kurtz has a gaudy .495 wOBA and .420 ISO against RHP in his rookie season, and Evans has a 4.82 FIP and a 16.6% K rate this year. Not missing bats in the hot weather in this park is not going to do him any favors, especially against Kurtz.

Josh Naylor, 1B - SEA ($4,900 DK/$3,400 FD)

If you're hesitant to pay a premium price tag for Kurtz again, take a gander across the diamond to his counterpart for the opposing Mariners. Naylor has gotten up to a fine start with his new team, going 4-for-11 and crushing his first Mariners homer yesterday. He also has (checks notes) four stolen bases over his last three games...

Josh Naylor earns the 🔱 for the first time! #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/rEGWu7E8bS

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 29, 2025

The Mariners have the highest IRT on the slate once again, with a 5.4 mark against Luis Severino and the A's. It's well documented how much worse Severino has been at home this season, with a 6.68 ERA as opposed to a 3.03 on the road. Naylor has a .351 wOBA and 130 wRC against RHP this season.

Carlos Correa, SS - MIN ($3,000 DK/$2,700 FD)

This pick is more of a price/environment play than anything else. Carlos Correa has actually rediscovered some of his upside against lefties this season, but tonight he'll take on righty Lucas Giolito, and he only has a .136 ISO against RHP.

So why play him? Simply put, he's just too cheap for a mainstay player that will hit third or fourth for a team that has an IRT of 4.9 runs against Giolito. It's expected to be solid hitting weather in Minnesota this evening, and three of Correa's six hits against Giolito have been home runs. Take the discount in cash, and spend that extra money on some true boppers.

• Cal Raleigh, C - SEA ($6,400 DK/$4,300 FD)
• Bryce Harper, 1B - PHI ($5,400 DK/$3,900 FD)
• Zack Neto, SS - LAA ($4,900 DK/$3,300 FD)

DraftKings, FanDuel Outfielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Kyle Schwarber, OF - PHI ($6,200 DK/$4,500 FD)

With Shohei Ohtani facing a decent lefty tonight in Cincinnati, we're going a different path for the top outfielder of the night. Kyle Schwarber is putting up tremendous numbers in his contract year for Philly, with 36 homers, 83 RBIs, a .944 OPS, and a career-high .320 ISO. His K rate is also down to 26.5%, which is his lowest mark since 2019.

Schwarber will get a prime lineup spot against Jonathan Cannon, who has allowed a .369 wOBA and 1.48 HR/9 to LHB this season. He's also backed by a bullpen that ranks 29th in FIP and ISO allowed. Schwarber has belted RHP for a .365 wOBA and .278 ISO this season, and has three homers over his last six games.

Taylor Ward, OF - LAA ($4,600 DK/$3,100 FD)

Is there a quieter 25-homer/78-RBI season than the one Taylor Ward is having? Despite a .232 average, he's emerged as arguably the best option in the Angels' outfield to roster (although I'm going to have fun stacking all three tonight against Patrick Corbin - more on that later). Corbin has been a prime attack point for DFS for a decade now, and his BABIP and FIP have predictably turned him back into a pumpkin.

Corbin has a long career of getting beat up by righties, with a .341 wOBA and 1.37 HR/9 allowed to them. Ward has been excellent against LHP this season with a .380 wOBA, .229 ISO, and an incredible 46% HHR. If choosing one of the three Angels' OFs in cash, Ward has the best metrics, but get all three of them going in GPP.

Heliot Ramos, OF - SF ($3.800 DK/$3,000 FD)

Heliot Ramos does not fit the mold of "great matchup/great environment", as San Francisco has temperate weather and wind that has minimal impact. However, Ramos has quietly been a platoon monster this season, smashing lefties for a .409 wOBA and .280 ISO, and he has three multi-hit games over his last five.

Bailey Falter is not necessarily a splitsy pitcher, but he's also not a good one. Falter currently holds a 4.73 FIP, 35.9% GB rate, and 15.9% K rate. Ramos is far too cheap for the floor and ceiling combo that he brings, and is one of the top cash plays of the night. The Giants are meh as a stack, but Ramos can be used in GPP as a cheap one-off as well.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

• Kyle Tucker, OF - CHC ($6,100 DK/$3,800 FD)
• Byron Buxton, OF - MIN ($6,000 DK/$3,600 FD)
• Christian Yelich, OF - MIL ($4,400 DK/$3,400 FD)
• Jo Adell, OF - LAA ($4,100 DK/$3,000 FD)

DraftKings, FanDuel MLB DFS Stacks

1. Seattle Mariners vs Luis Severino

The Mariners were a disappointment last night with a prime matchup against JP Sears. They won the game, but only scored three runs, and the top offensive players did very little. We're going back to the well against Severino tonight. Severino is a better pitcher than Sears, but his 6.68 ERA at home can easily be targeted. Lefties are the best way, but the M's have power righties that have upside in this stack as well.

Favorite Combo: Raleigh, Arozarena, Naylor, Polanco

2. Athletics vs Logan Evans

This Seattle-Athletics contest has an O/U of 11.5 runs, so full stacking it is a great way to seek upside tonight. Evans is not Castillo, as evidenced by his 4.82 FIP, 16.8% K rate, and 12.7% HR/FB rate. Kurtz is the top option for all formats, but he's surrounded by players who can also do damage in this park.

Favorite Combo: Butler, Kurtz, Rooker, Soderstrom

3. Los Angeles Angels vs Patrick Corbin

Corbin has trolled me a few times this year, but his metrics are quickly normalizing and showing that he's not a good pitcher at this stage of his career. Even at his peak, we could still easily stack righties against him and watch the fantasy points come rolling in. The Angels have a perfect righty-heavy lineup to do damage here, and the weather is supposed to be hitter-friendly in L.A.

Favorite Combo: Neto, Trout, Ward, Adell 

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