MLB Top Stacks 5/16/24

Welcome to today’s MLB DFS Top Stacks breakdown! In this article, we’ll analyze the best offensive stacks for today’s slate. Stacking lineups can provide a significant edge in DFS, especially when targeting offenses against poor pitching. Here are the top 3 stacks for today’s games and one under-the-radar stack to consider.

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Top 3 DFS Stacks

1. Philadelphia Phillies vs. Jose Quintana (New York Mets)

Insights:

• Jose Quintana’s Struggles:
  • xERA: 6.2
  • xwOBA: .386
  • K%: 18%
• Phillies’ Key Hitters vs. LHP:
  • Kyle Schwarber (LHB)
    • ISO: .221
    • xwOBA: .350
    • xHR: 0.499
  • Bryce Harper (LHB)
    • ISO: .213
    • xwOBA: .368
    • BB%: 12.5%
  • J.T. Realmuto (RHB)
    • ISO: .250
    • xwOBA: .359

Key Points:

• Schwarber: Immense power, strong matchup vs. Quintana.
• Harper: Consistent hitter with good plate discipline.
• Realmuto: Reliable right-handed bat against lefties.

2. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Nick Martinez (Cincinnati Reds)

Insights:

• Nick Martinez’s Weaknesses:
  • xERA: 3.67
  • xwOBA: .307
  • K%: 22%
• Dodgers’ Key Hitters vs. RHP:
  • Shohei Ohtani (LHB)
    • ISO: .380
    • xwOBA: .463
  • Freddie Freeman (LHB)
    • ISO: .219
    • xwOBA: .413
  • Mookie Betts (RHB)
    • ISO: .238
    • xwOBA: .398

Key Points:

• Ohtani: Elite power and plate discipline.
• Freeman: Consistent performer with high on-base skills.
• Betts: Versatile hitter with power and speed.

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3. Houston Astros vs. Joey Estes (Oakland Athletics)

Insights:

• Joey Estes’s Vulnerabilities:
  • xERA: 4.13
  • xwOBA: .324
  • K%: 19%
• Astros’ Key Hitters vs. RHP:
  • Yordan Alvarez (LHB)
    • ISO: .289
    • xwOBA: .449
  • Kyle Tucker (LHB)
    • ISO: .233
    • xwOBA: .396
  • Jose Altuve (RHB)
    • ISO: .210
    • xwOBA: .339

Key Points:

• Alvarez: Consistent power hitter, strong against righties.
• Tucker: Balanced hitter with power and plate discipline.
• Altuve: Reliable contact hitter with occasional power.

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Under-the-Radar Stack

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Justin Steele (Chicago Cubs)

Insights:

• Justin Steele’s Mixed Results:
  • xERA: 4.24
  • xwOBA: .328
  • K%: 24%
• Pirates’ Key Hitters vs. LHP:
  • Andrew McCutchen (RHB)
    • ISO: .156
    • xwOBA: .347
  • Bryan Reynolds (SHB)
    • ISO: .148
    • xwOBA: .315
  • Connor Joe (RHB)
    • ISO: .207
    • xwOBA: .354

Key Points:

• McCutchen: Veteran presence with power against lefties.
• Reynolds: Switch-hitter with consistent production.
• Joe: Strong splits against left-handed pitching.

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Summary

Today’s MLB DFS slate offers several strong stacking opportunities. The Phillies, Dodgers, and Astros present top stacks against struggling pitchers, offering high upside for your DFS lineups. Additionally, the Pirates serve as an under-the-radar stack with potential to exploit Justin Steele’s vulnerabilities. Use these insights to build a balanced and competitive DFS lineup that leverages key offensive matchups.