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Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For August 3rd
- Oct 2, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a broken bat single during the seventh inning in game two of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The first weekend of August is ending in style, and fantasy players could keep the fire going in today’s top MLB DFS lineups. Sunday’s 15-game slate will end the weekend with a strong slate of games for fantasy lineups and could win cash prizes. With the weekend heating up for fantasy players, they could win cash prizes in today’s top MLB DFS games.

Sunday’s games will end the weekend with a bang, with the New York Mets ending their home series against the San Francisco Giants. Another series that could help players win cash prizes in today’s top MLB DFS lineups is the Milwaukee Brewers and the Washington Nationals.

With August heating up for fantasy players, the weekend is gonna end in style for today’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stack.

August 3rd Top MLB DFS Lineup Starters 

1B Kyle Manzardo, Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Guardians ($3,800 – DraftKings/2,900-Fanduel)

To start Sunday afternoon’s top MLB DFS lineups, Kyle Manzardo, of the Cleveland Guardians, should be in your lineups. In the win against the Twins, Manzardo went 0-4 with two strikeouts. 

Manzardo has been playing well with 18 home runs and 48 RBIs, and has an RBI in the weekend series. Fantasy players could see a home run from the Guardians’ young star against a collapsing Twins team to end the weekend.

2B/3B Brett Baty, San Francisco Giants at New York Mets ($3,600 – DraftKings/2,700-Fanduel)

Brett Baty of the New York Mets should be in Sunday afternoon’s top MLB DFS lineups for fantasy players. During the blowout win against the Giants, Baty went 1-2 with three runs and two walks. 

Baty has been playing well this season, even with his struggles after the All-Star break. DFS players could see a multi-hit game from the Mets’ young infielder against a weak Giants pitching staff. 

2B Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals ($3,700 – DraftKings/3,000-Fanduel)

The last player to have for your fantasy lineups is Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers in this afternoon’s DFS lineups. In a crushing win against the Nationals, Turang went 3-5 with two doubles and an RBI. 

Turang has been playing well this season and could have another great game for fantasy players today. DFS players could see a home run from the Brewers’ star infielder against a weak Nationals pitching staff.

August 3rd Top MLB DFS Benchwarmers 

SS CJ Abrams, Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals ($5,500 – DraftKings/3,400-Fanduel) 

CJ Abrams is the first player who should be on your top MLB DFS fantasy benches for this Sunday afternoon. During a crushing loss against the Brewers, Abrams went 0-4 during a blowout loss in D.C

Abrams has been having a strong season for the Nationals, but could struggle again today. DFS players could see another hitless game from the Nationals’ star infielder against the Brewers’ star-studded pitching staff.

OF Heliot Ramos, San Francisco Giants at New York Mets ($5,400 – DraftKings/3,000-Fanduel)

Heliot Ramos of the San Francisco Giants is another player who should be on your fantasy bench in this afternoon’s Top MLB DFS lineups. During a brutal loss against the Mets, Ramos went 1-5 in the blowout loss. 

Ramos has been on a three-game hitting streak, but could have a rough game today. Fantasy players could see a hitless game from the Giants’ breakout outfielder against a strong Mets pitching staff.

OF Kyle Stowers, New York Yankees at Miami Marlins ($6,300 – DraftKings/3,500-Fanduel) 

Kyle Stowers of the Miami Marlins should be the last player on your top MLB DFS bench for this Sunday afternoon’s games. In a close win against the Yankees, Stowers went 0-4 with three strikeouts. 

Stowers has been having a strong season, but struggled yesterday against the Yankees, and could have another cold game today. DFS players could see Stowers’ struggles continue with another hitless game from the Marlins All-Star outfielder.

 Total Apex Media Stack Of The Day

May 17, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) forces out New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) at second base and throws to first to complete a double play on a ball hit by Mets designated hitter Mark Vientos (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Sunday’s top MLB DFS stack should be the New York Mets, Brandon Nimmo, Pete Alonso, and Ronny Mauricio. The Mets, after a strong win against the Giants, could have another great game to end the weekend series. Fantasy players should take the hot hand over the weekend with the New York Mets’ lineup for today’s top MLB DFS lineup stack.

The first player to have in today’s top MLB DFS stack is Nimmo after having a bounce-back game against the Giants. In the win against the Giants, Nimmo went 3-4 with three RBIs and a strikeout. Nimmo has been struggling with runners in scoring position after the All-Star break, but after Saturday could have another good game. Fantasy players could see another multi-RBI game from the Mets’ star outfielder. 

Another player that fantasy lineups should have in their lineup stacks is Alonso after a strong game against the Giants. In the win against San Francisco, Alonso went 2-4 with a home run, three RBIs, and a walk. Alonso has been heating up this weekend and could have another great game for fantasy players, and could win cash prizes. Fantasy players could see another home run from the Mets’ star slugger against the Giants’ rookie pitcher.

The last player to have in today’s top MLB DFS lineup stack is Mauricio, who could have a bounce-back game against the Giants. In the win against San Francisco, Mauricio went 0-4 with a run, walk, and a strikeout. Mauricio has been on a cold streak this weekend and could have a strong game against the Giants. DFS players could see a multi-hit game from the Mets’ switch-hitting infielder against a weak Giants pitching staff. Sunday could end the weekend in style, with today’s top MLB DFS lineups and stacks to win cash prizes.

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

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