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Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For April 19th
- Apr 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) holds a torpedo bat as he steps up to the plate in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The weekend is getting hot for fantasy players, and today’s top MLB DFS lineups could help players win big tonight. Saturday’s full slate of 15 games is keeping the weekend going with a blast for fantasy players. The weekend is getting hot, and fantasy players could win big with these top MLB DFS lineups today.

Saturday’s slate of games will have a lot of action for fantasy, including the New York Yankees finishing their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Another game that could have fantasy players win big on their MLB DFS lineups tonight is the Boston Red Sox hosting the Chicago White Sox.

The weekend is getting hot for baseball teams in April, and today’s top MLB DFS lineups could help players win cash tonight. 

April 19th Top MLB DFS Lineup Starters 

C Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers at Texas Rangers ($4,600 – DraftKings/3,100-Fanduel)

To start your Saturday afternoon top MLB DFS lineups, Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers should be on the lineups. During the win over the Rangers last night, Smith went 0-3 with an sac-fly RBI and two strikeouts. 

Smith has been doing well this season and could have a solid game against the Rangers today. Fantasy players could see a multi-hit game from the Dodgers star catcher.

1B Paul Goldschmidt, New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays ($4,500 – DraftKings/2,800-Fanduel)

Paul Goldschmidt of the New York Yankees should also be in their lineups for tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups. During the win over the Rays, Goldschmidt went 3-4 with a run and strikeout. 

Goldschmidt has been the Yankees’ best hitter this season, and could have a great game today. Fantasy players could see Goldy have a home run against the Rays ace, and could win cash prizes today. 

2B/SS Brendan Donovan, St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets ($4,800 – DraftKings/3,000-Fanduel)

Apr 17, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) throws the ball first base for an out during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The last player to have for your fantasy lineups is Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals for today’s DFS lineups. During the loss against the Mets, Donovan went 2-4 with three runs, a home run, and a RBI. Donovan has been on a 13-game hitting streak and could get another hit today.  Fantasy players could see another multi-hit game from the Cardinals’ emerging star for today’s fantasy lineups.

April 19th Top MLB DFS Benchwarmers 

3B Mark Vientos, St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets (3,900 – DraftKings/2,600-Fanduel) 

Mark Vientos is the first player who should be on your top MLB DFS fantasy benches this Saturday afternoon. During the win against the Cardinals, Vientos went 2-4 with a home run, during the walk-off win last night. 

Vientos could have a weak game today against a solid lefty in Matthew Liberatore. Fantasy players could see Vientos having a hitless game today against the Cardinals’ pitching staff. 

SS Bo Bichette, Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays ($4,500 – DraftKings/2,800-Fanduel)

Another player that should be on your fantasy benches tonight is Bo Bichette of the Toronto Blue Jays. During the win over the Mariners, Bichette went 1-4 with a run and a stolen base during the winning effort. 

Bichette is facing a top-tier arm in Logan Gilbert and could have a long day at the plate for the Blue Jays and fantasy players. Fantasy players should expect Bichette to be hitless today for fantasy lineups. 

OF O’Neil Cruz, Cleveland Guardians at Pittsburgh Pirates ($5,600-DraftKings/3,700-Fanduel) 

The last player to bench for today’s top MLB DFS lineups is the Pittsburgh Pirates’ O’Neil Cruz. In the loss against the Guardians, Cruz went 1-4 with a home run, two runs, an RBI, and a strikeout during the close loss. 

Cruz has been inconsistent for the Pirates during this season and could have another rough game. Fantasy players could expect a multi-strikeout game from the Pirates’ young star. 

Total Apex Media Stack Of The Night

For today’s top MLB DFS fantasy stacks, the Chicago Cubs, Ian Happ, Michael Busch, and Kyle Tucker. During a great game for hitters, the Cubs outslug the Diamondbacks in a highly contested game. 

Happ had a great game yesterday, including a home run against the Diamondbacks, and could have another one for fantasy players today. Fantasy players could also expect a multi-hit game from the Cubs star. There is also Busch, who had a multi-RBI game for the Cubs and could continue his hot hitting today. Busch also could have a home run for fantasy players in today’s DFS lineups. 

The top MLB DFS lineups stack also should include Tucker with his hot hitting. Tucker has been getting hot for the Cubs and could get another multi-hit game. Today’s top MLB DFS lineups and stacks could keep the weekend going with a bang for fantasy players to win cash prizes.

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

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