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
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs have been way up and down to start the season, but it looks like they might be on the up side here over the past few days, and today they get another matchup that is in their favor. David Peterson (6.41 ERA and 1.83 WHIP on the season) is a solid target here, and Chicago, who in 47 AB has a nice .815 OPS against him, will be a stack I want to be over the field on. Nico Hoerner is always one of those players with a solid floor; Ian Happ and Alex Bregman have nice upside, and Moises Ballesteros is young and trending hot.
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
Minnesota Twins
The Twins get one of the best matchups on paper today: they’re facing Brady Singer who has looked atrocious this season. Minnesota’s offense has been good for most of the young season: they’re top five in runs scored, and I see more of that continuing today. Byron Buxton has the pop you want; players like Austin Martin, Trevor Larnach, and Ryan Jeffers are pieces to include in your stacks as well.
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. Matthew Liberator doesn’t scare me 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 Cristian Vazquez are also a couple of my favorite Houston bats today.
Sep 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a double in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Los Ángeles Dodgers
One more game in Coors for the league’s best offense? Yes, please. Michael Lorenzen is like all the other Rockies pitchers…there’s nothing to be worried about when it comes to stacking against him. Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages are the Dodgers’ hottest hitters right now, and mix in Will Smith and Max Muncy for nice tournament upside.
St. Louis Cardinals
Matchup play here: the Nationals are trotting out Miles Mikolas with a 11.49 ERA and 2.17 WHIP through four starts. The Giants’ offense hasn’t been a world-beater this season, but you can’t ignore the upside in this one, and I want some shares. Willy Adames in the leadoff spot has been great, and Matt Chapman has the pop you want, so I’m starting with those two.
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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
FOUR MLB BvP Matchups
Michael Busch vs. Tobias Myers: 5-9 with a HR
Byron Buxton vs. Brady Singer: 7-18 with two 2B, two HR, and four HR
Rhys Hoskins vs. Trevor Rogers: 9-21 with two 2B, four HR, nine RBI, and two BB
Trevor Larnach vs. Brady Singer: 6-13 with a HR and three RBI
THREE MLB Value Plays
Daniel Schneemann ($3000 DK / $2900 FD): seven-game hitting streak (1.364 OPS during)
Matt Shaw ($2600 DK / $2600 FD): 1.117 OPS in his last seven games
Jose Tena ($2200 DK / $2300 FD) seven hits in his last 12 AB