MLB Top Stacks 7/9/24

Hey DFS enthusiasts! Today’s MLB slate offers some juicy matchups for stacking, and I’ve done the homework to identify the top stacks you should consider. Stacking the right teams against vulnerable pitchers can give your DFS lineup the edge it needs.

Let’s dive into the top three DFS stacks and two under-the-radar options for today.

Top 3 DFS Stacks

1. Boston Red Sox vs. Joey Estes

Insights:

• Matchup Insight: Joey Estes has struggled significantly against left-handed hitters, allowing a .264 ISO. Fenway Park, a hitter-friendly environment, further tilts the scales in favor of the Red Sox.
• Key Players: Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Masataka Yoshida, and Dominic Smith.
• Why They’re a Top Stack: The Red Sox lineup is loaded with powerful lefties who can exploit Estes’ weaknesses. Devers and Duran are standout plays with high barrel rates, and the team’s recent aggressive base running adds additional upside.

Key Stats:

• Estes’ K Rate: 15%
• Estes’ ISO Allowed to Lefties: .264
• Red Sox’s Hard-Hit Rate Against Righties: High (Devers: 48.4%, Duran: 52.6%)

2. Texas Rangers vs. Roansy Contreras

Insights:

• Matchup Insight: Roansy Contreras has struggled against left-handed batters, with a high walk rate and low strikeout rate. The Rangers’ lineup is built to take advantage of such matchups.
• Key Players: Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, Wyatt Langford, Marcus Semien.
• Why They’re a Top Stack: Seager and Garcia bring elite barrel rates to the table, and the overall depth of the lineup ensures sustained pressure on Contreras and the bullpen.

Key Stats:

• Contreras’ BB Rate: 4.33 BB/9
• Rangers’ Barrel Rate Against Righties: Seager: 16%, Garcia: 15.5%

3. Milwaukee Brewers vs. Quinn Priester

Insights:

• Matchup Insight: Quinn Priester has struggled mightily in the majors, with a poor strikeout rate and high ground-ball rate that the Brewers’ hitters can exploit.
• Key Players: Willy Adames, Rhys Hoskins, Christian Yelich.
• Why They’re a Top Stack: Adames and Hoskins have the fly-ball ability to overcome Priester’s ground-ball tendencies. The Brewers’ lineup depth makes them a strong stacking option.

Key Stats:

• Priester’s K Rate: 13.8%
• Priester’s Ground-Ball Rate: 55%
• Brewers’ Fly-Ball Rate: Adames and Hoskins: High

Under-the-Radar Stacks

1. Seattle Mariners at Adam Mazur

Insights:

• Matchup Insight: Adam Mazur has been horrendous against left-handed hitters, making the Mariners’ lefty-heavy lineup an intriguing option.
• Key Players: Cal Raleigh, J.P. Crawford, Julio Rodriguez, Ty France.
• Why They’re a Sneaky Play: Mazur’s high hard-hit and line-drive rates make this a prime spot for Mariners hitters. Raleigh and Rodriguez provide power, while Crawford and France offer solid on-base skills.

Key Stats:

• Mazur’s Hard-Hit Rate: 50%
• Mariners’ Barrel Rate Against Righties: Raleigh: 13.5%, Crawford: Solid Contact

2. Toronto Blue Jays at Blake Snell

Insights:

• Matchup Insight: Blake Snell has struggled with command and given up significant power this season, making the Blue Jays a viable stacking option.
• Key Players: Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, Danny Jansen.
• Why They’re a Sneaky Play: The Blue Jays’ lineup is built to punish pitchers who struggle with command. Snell’s high walk and barrel rates offer the Jays plenty of opportunities to score big.

Key Stats:

• Snell’s Barrel Rate: 11%
• Blue Jays’ Barrel Rate Against Lefties: Bichette: 9.7%, Guerrero Jr.: 7.7%

Conclusion

Today’s slate offers several enticing stacking options, with the Red Sox, Rangers, and Brewers leading the way against vulnerable pitchers. For those looking to differentiate their lineups, the Mariners and Blue Jays provide under-the-radar potential with favorable matchups. Remember to check the final lineups and weather conditions before locking in your picks. Good luck, and may your DFS lineups soar!