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Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For August 5th
- 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

A new week is here for fantasy players, and they could win cash prizes in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups to start the first week of August. Tuesday’s 15-game slate will kick off the new week with an excellent slate of games for fantasy lineups. August is heating up for the MLB season, and fantasy players could take advantage of this and win cash prizes.

Tuesday’s games will keep the week going in style for fantasy players with the New York Mets continuing their series against the Cleveland Guardians. Another series that could help players win cash prizes in today’s top MLB DFS lineups is the Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles.

The season is heating up, and fantasy players could win cash prizes in another hot week of August in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups and stack.

August 5th Top MLB DFS Lineup Starters

1B/2B Romy Gonzalez, Kansas City Royals at Boston Red Sox ($4,600 – DraftKings/3,100-Fanduel)

To start Tuesday night’s top MLB DFS lineups, Romy Gonzalez, of the Boston Red Sox, should be in your lineups. In a win against the Royals, Gonzalez went 2-4 with a double in a win against Kansas City.

Gonzalez is having a solid season for the Red Sox and could have another great game tonight. Fantasy players could see a multi-hit game from the Red Sox utility player against the Royals tonight.

2B/3B Ernie Clement, Toronto Blue Jays at Colorado Rockies ($4,100 – DraftKings/3,300-Fanduel)

Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays should be in Tuesday night’s top MLB DFS lineups for fantasy players. In a blowout win against the Rockies, Clement went 5-6 with a double, triple, and an RBI.

Clement has been having a strong season and could have another breakout game against the Rockies. Fantasy players could see a six-hit game from the Blue Jays’ star infielder against the Rockies in Coors Field tonight.

1B/3B Josh Smith, New York Yankees at Texas Rangers ($3,500 – DraftKings/2,900-Fanduel)

The last player to have for your fantasy lineups is Josh Smith of the Texas Rangers in tonight’s DFS lineups. In the comeback win against the Yankees, Smith went 1-4 with an RBI.

Smith is having a solid season for the Rangers and could do well against the Yankees tonight. Fantasy players could see a multi-RBI game from the Rangers infielder against a collapsing Yankees pitching staff.

August 5th Top MLB DFS Benchwarmers 

OF Cody Bellinger, New York Yankees at Texas Rangers ($5,500 – DraftKings/3,500-Fanduel) 

Cody Bellinger is the first player who should be on your top MLB DFS fantasy benches for Tuesday night’s games. In the crushing loss against the Rangers, Bellinger went 2-4 with an RBI, a walk, and a stolen base. 

Bellinger could have a weak game against the Rangers’ strong pitching staff after a multi-hit game last night. Fantasy players could see a multi-strikeout game from the Yankees veteran outfielder. 

SS Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Guardians at New York Mets ($5,500 – DraftKings/3,500-Fanduel)

Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets is another player who should be on your fantasy bench in tonight’s Top MLB DFS lineups. During a brutal extra-innings loss against the Guardians, Lindor went 2-5 with two strikeouts, a double, and two runs. 

Lindor is having an inconsistent second half for the Mets and could have a poor game against the Guardians tonight. Fantasy players could see a hitless game from the star shortstop.

OF Seiya Suzuki, Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs ($5,100 – DraftKings/3,600-Fanduel) 

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs should be the last player on your top MLB DFS bench for Tuesday night’s games. In a brutal loss against the Reds, Suzuki went 0-3 with a walk and a strikeout. 

The Cubs have been sluggish after the All-Star break, and Suzuki could have another weak game against the Reds. Fantasy players could see a multi-strikeout game from the Cubs’ star hitter against the Reds’ pitching staff. 

 Total Apex Media Stack Of The Day

Apr 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second base Bryson Stott (5) before action against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tuesday’s top MLB DFS stack should be the Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber, Bryson Stott, and Nicolas Castellanos. The Phillies are having a strong second half of the season, and could have another great game against the Orioles. With the Phillies surging with their power, fantasy players could win cash prizes in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineup stack. 

The first player to have in tonight’s top MLB DFS stack is Schwarber, who is having another strong season for the Phillies. In the blowout win against the Orioles, Schwarber went 3-5 with two home runs, six RBIs, and a strikeout. Schwarber has been having another great season for the Phillies and could have another great game for fantasy players. DFS players could see another multi-RBI game from the Phillies veteran slugger against the Orioles’ pitching tonight. 

Another player who could have a strong game against the Orioles tonight for fantasy players is Stott. In the crushing win against the Orioles, Stott went 0-1 with a run and a strikeout. Stott is having another solid season and could have a strong game tonight. Fantasy players could see a multi-hit game from the Phillies’ star infielder against a weak Orioles pitching staff. 

The last player for tonight’s top MLB DFS stack is Castellanos, who could have a great night for fantasy players in tonight’s game. In the win against the Orioles, Castellanos went 1-3 with a strikeout. Castellanos, while his numbers aren’t high, could have a strong game against the Orioles tonight. DFS players could see a multi-home run game from the Phillies’ star outfielder against a weak Orioles pitching staff. Fantasy players could have a great night and win cash prizes in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups and stacks.

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

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