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Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For August 14th
- May 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) reacts withdesignated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Another week is ending tonight, and fantasy players could end it with a bang and win cash prizes in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups and stacks. Thursday’s seven-game slate will end the week with a bang and could help fantasy players win cash prizes. Another week is ending in August, and fantasy players could win cash prizes to end the week in style.

Thursday’s games will end the week with the Seattle Mariners taking on the Baltimore Orioles to end their weekday series. Another series that could end the week with a bang for fantasy players tonight is the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies. 

August is heating up, and fantasy players could win cash prizes with tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups and stacks, to keep the dog days of August going for fantasy lineups.

August 14th Top MLB DFS Lineup Starters 

1B Kyle Manzardo, Miami Marlins at Cleveland Guardians ($4,300 – DraftKings/3,000-Fanduel)

To start Thursday night’s top MLB DFS lineups, Kyle Manzardo, of the Cleveland Guardians, should be in your lineups. In the loss against the Marlins, Manzardo went 0-3 with a run and two strikeouts. 

Manzardo has been playing decently and could have a bounce-back game against the Marlins. DFS players could see a multi-hit game from the Guardians’ slugging first baseman against the Marlins tonight.

3B/SS Zach McKinstry, Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins ($4,700 – DraftKings/2,900-Fanduel)

Zach McKinstry of the Detroit Tigers should be in Thursday night’s top MLB DFS lineups for fantasy players. In the one-run win against the White Sox, McKinstry went 0-1 in a pinch-hitting appearance. 

McKinstry has been playing well this season for the Tigers and is expected to have a strong game tonight. Fantasy players could expect a multi-RBI game from the Tigers’ utility player.

2B Bryson Stott, Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals ($3,700 – DraftKings/2,800-Fanduel)

The last player to have for your fantasy lineups is Bryson Stott, of the Philadelphia Phillies, in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups. During the shutout loss against the Reds, Stott went 1-3 in the crushing loss at Cincinnati.

Stott has been playing well this season for the Phillies and could have a strong game against the Nationals. DFS players could see a multi-RBI game from the Phillies veteran to help them win cash prizes.

August 14th Top MLB DFS Benchwarmers 

OF Juan Soto, Atlanta Braves at New York Mets ($5,800 – DraftKings/4,200-Fanduel) 

Juan Soto is the first player who should be on your top MLB DFS fantasy benches for Thursday night’s games. In one of the worst losses in the season for the Mets, Soto went 1-4 with a home run, two RBIs, a walk, and three strikeouts.

 Soto, while having a solid season, could have another rough night for fantasy players. DFS players could expect a multi-strikeout game from the Mets superstar. 

SS CJ Abrams, Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals ($5,300 – DraftKings/3,300-Fanduel)

CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals is another player who should be on your fantasy bench in tonight’s Top MLB DFS lineups. In a win against the Royals, Abrams went 1-4 with a home run and a strikeout in the close win yesterday at Kansas City. 

Abrams, while having a solid season, is facing a strong Phillies pitching staff and could struggle tonight. DFS players could see a multi-strikeout game from the Nationals star infielder. 

OF Byron Buxton, Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins ($5,400 – DraftKings/3,900-Fanduel) 

Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins should be the last player on your top MLB DFS bench for Thursday night’s games. During a win against the Yankees, Buxton went 2-4 with a strikeout. 

Buxton has been playing well, even with the nightmare injury-riddled season, and could have a rough game tonight. Fantasy players could see a multi-strikeout game from the Twins star outfielder. 

Total Apex Media Stack Of The Day

May 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (12) scores past Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Thursday’s top MLB DFS stack should be the Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and JT Realmuto. The Phillies have been riding on a hot streak this August, and fantasy players could see another strong game tonight. DFS players for tonight’s top MLB DFS stack should have the Phillies in today’s fantasy lineups for cash prizes.

Schwarber should be the first player for tonight’s top MLB DFS stack against the Nationals. In the loss against the Reds, Schwarber went 1-4 with three strikeouts. Schwarber is having another great season with over 40 home runs in August and could have another one tonight. DFS players could see a multi-home run game from the Phillies’ star slugger against the Nationals tonight. 

Another player who could have a strong game tonight is Turner, following a weak game against the Reds. In the loss against the Reds, Turner went 1-4 in the shutout loss at Cincinnati. Turner has been having a solid season for the Phillies and could have a bounce-back game tonight. Fantasy players should expect a multi-hit game from the Phillies’ star shortstop tonight. 

The last player for tonight’s top MLB DFS stack is Realmuto, who could have a bounce-back game tonight. In the losing effort against the Reds, Realmuto went 0-3 with a strikeout. Realmuto is having a rough season, but could have a comeback game against the Nationals tonight. DFS players could expect a multi-hit game from the Phillies’ All-Star-caliber catcher tonight. Today could help fantasy players in tonight’s top MLB DFS fantasy lineup and stacks win cash prizes and end the week with a bang.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Fantasy Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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