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
Arizona Diamondbacks
I like the spot tonight: the Diamondbacks at home and Sean Burke not being that effective thus far (he’s allowed nine earned runs in 20.1 innings thus far and is not striking out a ton of batters). The Sox bullpen is not good, either (the third-highest group ERA in the league at 6.89). Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte are the obvious starting spots; Nolan Arenado has found his power lately and Ildemaro Vargas is maybe overlooked a bit.
Mar 30, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
San Diego Padres
High-upside offense in Coors is always interesting, and I’m liking the Padres tonight in this one (the first game of the series). It’s not the usual suspects who are hot for San Diego right now, but rather names like Ramon Laureano and Xander Bogaerts, so be sure to include them with the normal stud pieces.
Seattle Mariners
Jacob Lopez continues to struggle out of the gate (a 6.38 ERA and 1.96 WHIP while not making it past the fifth inning in any one of his four starts). Seattle’s offense has also been cold (they’re averaging under four runs per game), which could lower the interest a bit, but that’s a spot that’s lovely to build around in MME as a bit of a leverage play. Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez are the obvious; Brendan Donovan is fitting in nicely at the top of the order and Luke Raley is my favorite lower-in-the-order option.
Apr 13, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Angels right fielder Mike Trout (27) reacts during an at bat during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Angels
It’s obvious to most DFS players that you attack Patrick Corbin when he’s on the mound, and tonight the Angels are going to be popular for that very reason (plus, you know, they’re hot offensively). Mike Trout and Jorge Soler have the pop; Zach Neto is always solid, and Oswald Peraza has been sneakily good and could go a bit under the radar.
Chicago Cubs
The Cub offense is heating up a little bit (34 runs scored over their last six games). Jesus Luzardo is not having a nice season (a 7.94 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in four starts), so I don’t mind shares of Chicago in your MME mix at all. Nico Hoerner is the NL Player of the Week and I’d start my stacks with him; Alex Bregman has had some success against Lizard, as has Matt Shaw for cheap, and Moises Ballesteros seems to have the DH/pop spot locked down.
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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
Brenton Doyle vs. Randy Vazquez: 4-12 with two 2B, an RBI, and two BB
Jeff McNeil vs. Luis Castillo: 6-13 with two 2B, two HR, and three RBI
Zach Neto vs. Patrick Corbin: 5-11 with two 2B and a HR
Ezequiel Tovar vs. Randy Vazquez: 8-15 with three 2B and an RBI
THREE MLB Value Plays
Lawrence Butler ($2900 DK / $2600 FD): 3-11 with a 2B and HR vs. Castillo
Carson Kelly ($2900 DK / $2900 FD): two HR and six RBI in his last five games; 3-6 with a HR vs. Luzardo
Spencer Horwitz ($2400 DK / $2600 FD): 6-18 with two HR in his last seven games (1.200 OPS)