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
Go right back to the well with Arizona tonight. Kumar Rocker hasn’t shown any sign of being able to stop hitters: he’s got a 5.02 ERA and 1.57 WHIP on the season, and he’s allowed 10 earned runs in his last two starts (eight combined innings). Arizona is cold, but that could give some nice leverage. I think they’re valid as a piece of your tournament exposure.
Jun 30, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) throws to first base against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers
Robbie Ray has been good this season (four quality starts in his last six while striking out seven batters in half of his eight starts), but the Dodgers do hit him well as a team, managing a .957 OPS in 137 team AB. Los Angeles has been very pedestrian offensively over the last couple of weeks, but Ray’s success on the season and their average hitting could be a spot to take advantage of in your MME mix.
Chicago Cubs
The two best teams in the National League go about it again tonight, and the Cub offense has cooled off a bit since coming off of their second 10-game winning streak of the season. I don’t mind taking some shots on that upside coming back tonight; JR Ritchie has been good in his first three starts of the season, but on this larger slate I think that the field may go elsewhere, leaving this Chicago team ripe for some exposure. The Cubs are also tied for the most wins (14) against teams over .500 this season, so they can more than hold their own against teams like Atlanta.
Mar 24, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman against the New York Yankees during spring training at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Miami Marlins
The Miami offense has to be in play tonight given the matchup against Simeon Woods Richardson and his 6.92 ERA on the season. The other nice bit is that the Marlin hitters are usually not priced terribly high, so mixing them in with your other stacks can be a nice combination and get you some higher-priced pieces elsewhere while still giving you some nice upside here.
Texas Rangers
This spot is a deeper tournament play, but it makes sense. Ryne Nelson has been abysmal this season: he’s got a 5.68 ERA (even though he’s allowed just two earned runs in his last 12 innings) and is attackable. Texas as a team is hitting .345 against him in 55 AB with a very strong .982 OPS. I don’t mind shares here, especially as people might overlook them given how cold their offense has been.
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Jun 15, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) celebrates after a three-run double against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
FOUR MLB BvP Matchups
Ozzie Albies vs. Shota Imanaga: 5-9 with two HR
Randy Arozarena vs. Lance McCullers: 7-17 with a HR and two RBI
Corey Seager vs. Ryne Nelson: 4-7 with two 2B, a HR, and four RBI
Kyle Tucker vs. Robbie Ray: 4-12 with two HR and three RBI
THREE MLB Value Plays
Nick Fortes ($2500 DK / $2500 FD): seven-game hitting streak (.728 OPS during)
Miguel Rojas ($2600 DK / $2400 FD): 7-20 with a 2B and three HR vs. Robbie Ray
Braden Shewmake ($2700 DK / $2600 FD): seven-game hitting streak (1.043 OPS during)