The focus of this article is to sort through the myriad of options on larger slates and find not only some solid foundational plays but also some spots that could go overlooked. We focus on stacks that are solid for small-field and SE as well as overlooked spots for large-field GPPs, and we discuss players that have good past history vs. the pitchers they’re facing. Our Discord strategy rooms are incredibly active. Hop in and join the discussion!
FIVE DFS MLB Stacks
Los Angeles Dodgers
The most obvious spot here of course belongs to the Dodgers: they’re facing the Rockies in Coors. Might as well get a jump on things, though it always seems that one game in a Coors series always disappoints; still, I’m going for it here in this first one: Ryan Feltner has a 7.30 ERA and 1.70 WHIP through three starts. Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Andy Pages are my favorites; don’t sleep on Will Smith or Max Muncy, either. There is always validity in fading them (especially when they’re going to be as highly owned as they will be) in your MME, so keep that in mind.
Sep 10, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Angels
How do you not keep riding this offense? Mike Trout is looking like the Mike Trout we all want to see, and both Jo Adell and Jorge Soler have that power ceiling we love for tournaments. German Marquez doesn’t really look any better not in a Rockies uniform than he did in one, so I’d go over the field here in this spot.
Houston Astros
The Astros continue to be hugely effective offensively and atrocious pitching-wise, but as this article is about the hitting, that’s where we’re looking. Kyle Leahy doesn’t look terribly good thus far, so I’m completely content going right back to this offense. Yordan Alvarez is about as hot a hitter as you can get, and Christian Walker and Jose Altuve complete my favorite Houston bats tonight.
Jun 30, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) rounds third base to score in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Twins
Can feel good about riding the little hot streak that the Twins offense is on, and the pitching matchup is a solid one as well: Brandon Williamson and his 5.28 ERA thus far is gettable. Good spot to have some exposure to in your MME mix. Any of Byron Buxton, Trevor Larnach, Brooks Lee, and Ryan Jeffers are good places to start.
St. Louis Cardinals
Matchup play here: the Astros are trotting out Cody Bolton who hasn’t gone deep in any game, nor has he looked good (a 5.40 ERA through three outings/starts spread over 8.1 innings). Additionally, the Astros’ bullpen is one of the worst in the entire league, sporting a 6.31 team ERA (the second worst mark in baseball). The nice thing is that most of the Cardinals lineup is fairly affordable. Jordan Walker is a must, and Alec Burleson and JJ Wetherholdt are my other starting spots here.
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Jun 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a single during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
FOUR MLB BvP Matchups
Andrew Benintendi vs. Aaron Civale: 5-13 with two HR, six RBI, and three BB
Ketel Marte vs. Eric Lauer: 7-19 with a 2B, two HR, and three RBI
Julio Rodriguez vs. Jacob deGrom: 5-13 with a HR and two RBI
Corey Seager vs. Logan Gilbert: 10-31 with two 2B, a 3B, a HR, three RBI, and three BB
THREE MLB Value Plays
JP Crawford ($2600 DK / $2800 FD): 3-10 with a HR and two RBI vs. Jacob deGrom
Oswald Peraza ($2900 DK / $2600 FD): 1.426 OPS in his last seven games
Lenyn Sosa ($2300 DK / $2300 FD): 7-19 during a six-game hitting streak