MLB DFS Lineups Today: Expert Picks, Projections & Advice - Thu, 8/22
Published: Aug 22, 2024
On Thursday, August 22nd, we have an five-game early slate kicking off at 1:05 ET. Taking the mound, we have Gerrit Cole, Freddy Peralta, Justin Steele, and Jeffrey Springs.
Aaron Judge, Jose Ramirez, Juan Soto, and Brent Rooker head the bats.
In the latest episode, Jonathan Impemba and James Grande break down each position to share the best MLB DFS lineups, picks, bargains, and players to avoid for Thursday's games. They finish off by creating a sample lineup.
Don't forget to explore our MLB DFS projections, FanJections-powered MLB DFS Lineup Generator, and MLB DFS Ownership to find out the day's top picks, plus other helpful MLB DFS resources!
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