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August 22, 2025
MLB DFS Picks Today: FanDuel, DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy (8/21/25 | Fantasy News
Jamie Calandro
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MLB DFS Picks Today: FanDuel, DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy (8/21/25 | Fantasy News

Arizona takes center stage on an 8/22 DFS slate, with the Diamondbacks’ big-money options driving most lineups. Carroll sits as the cornerstone, Marte and Smith provide solid middle-infield power and contact, and Littell’s spot start versus Littell creates a prime target for stacked exposure. In the pitcher arena, Fried and Eovaldi offer high-floor cash paths, while Zebby Matthews brings upside as an SP2 in GPP formats. The outfield and infield value picks balance pop with affordability, giving savvy owners a route to build elite stacks without overpaying.

Key stacks lean Arizona against Zack Littell, New York against Brayan Bello, and Minnesota against Aaron Civale. Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte anchor the Arizona five-man units, with Pavin Smith and Elly De La Cruz providing cheap but potent pairing options. Grisham and Ramos emerge as value outfield plays in strong matchups, while Grisham’s Yankee stint adds intrigue for tournament rosters. Stay glued to injury reports and lineup swaps for late pivots.

Which single pivots give you the highest upside on this AZ-leaning slate?Which two-pipeline approach works best for GPPs tonight: AZ stack or NYY/Minnesota dual stacks?What is the optimal cash lineup skeleton for this slate?If Littell falters, which AZ hitters become must-haves for tournaments?
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