MLB DFS Picks for Fanduel 8/23/21

On the MLB main slate tonight, we have some limited pitching and hitting options as we only have 6 games to pick from. Let's dive in!

Weather Concerns:

NYY @ ATL, ARI @ PIT - There may be some light rain in these games, but nothing that is a severe threat to a delay or postponement.

Top Pitchers:

The pitching on this slate is rough - there are only a few good pitchers, and they have tough matchups.

1. Lance Lynn vs. TOR ($10,100)

2. Alek Manoah vs. CWS ($9,600)

3. Kyle Hendricks vs. COL ($8,300)

4. Zack Greinke vs. KCR ($9,200)

5. Huascar Ynoa vs. NYY ($8,600)

GPP Darts - Jordan Montgomery vs. ATL ($8,000), Antonio Senzatela vs. CHC ($7,300)

Top Stacks:

1. Astros

2. Athletics

3. Pirates

4. Diamondbacks

5. Yankees

6. Braves

7. Mariners

GPP Stacks - Cubs, Rockies

My Main Lineup:

P - Lance Lynn ($10,100)

C/1B - Matt Olson ($3,900)

2B - Aledmys Díaz ($2,700)

3B - Andrew Velazquez ($2,100)

SS - Brendan Rodgers ($2,800)

OF - Yordan Alvarez ($4,100)

OF - Bryan Reynolds ($3,200)

OF - Jake Meyers ($2,700)

Utility - Yuli Gurriel ($3,100)

If you have any questions about the slate, or would like to know my process behind my rankings or lineup building, feel free to shoot me a DM or mention @Excyphir on Twitter! Likewise, if you enjoy these articles, please be sure to follow @SportsVerseHQ and @Excyphir on Twitter. Stay up to date there in case of potential lineup changes due to injury or weather.

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