MLB Top Stacks 7/4/24

Hey DFS players! It’s time to look at the top offensive stacks for today’s slate. Stacking the right teams can make all the difference in your lineups. We’ll break down the best matchups and give you insights on why these offenses are primed for big days. Let’s dive into the top three stacks and a couple of under-the-radar plays that could give you an edge.

Top 3 DFS Stacks

1. New York Yankees vs. Frankie Montas (RHP, Cincinnati Reds)

• Matchup: Reds @ Yankees
• Venue: Yankee Stadium
• Weather: 85°, 7% precipitation, humid: 59%, 8 mph

Insights: Frankie Montas has struggled against lefties with a high walk rate (11.8%) and a significant ISO (.178), making the Yankees’ left-handed bats particularly enticing. Yankee Stadium’s short porch in right field can amplify power numbers for lefties, making this an ideal spot for the Yankees stack.

• Anthony Volpe (SS): $4,300 – Solid on-base skills and some power potential.
• Juan Soto (OF): $6,200 – Elite plate discipline and power; .271 ISO and .438 xwOBA vs. RHP.
• Aaron Judge (OF): $6,500 – MVP-caliber power; .357 ISO and .463 xwOBA vs. RHP.
• Alex Verdugo (OF): $3,600 – Consistent contact hitter with a .333 xwOBA.
• Gleyber Torres (2B): $3,500 – Balanced approach with .147 ISO.

2. Toronto Blue Jays vs. Framber Valdez (LHP, Houston Astros)

• Matchup: Astros @ Blue Jays
• Venue: Rogers Centre
• Weather: Indoor stadium

Insights: Framber Valdez is a solid pitcher but has shown vulnerability against right-handed hitters, giving up a .124 ISO and .321 xwOBA. The Blue Jays lineup is filled with right-handed power bats that can capitalize on Valdez’s weaknesses.

• Davis Schneider (2B/OF): $4,100 – High strikeout rate but immense power potential with .306 ISO.
• Danny Jansen (C): $4,300 – Power against lefties; .232 ISO.
• Bo Bichette (SS): $4,200 – Consistent hitter with low strikeout rate and high wOBA.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B): $4,700 – Elite power with .126 ISO and .370 xwOBA.
• George Springer (OF): $3,800 – Veteran presence with .149 ISO and .327 xwOBA.

3. Cleveland Guardians vs. Jared Shuster (LHP, Chicago White Sox)

• Matchup: White Sox @ Guardians
• Venue: Progressive Field
• Weather: 83°, 2% precipitation, humid: 63%, 5 mph

Insights: Jared Shuster has struggled mightily against right-handed hitters, with a .154 ISO and .345 xwOBA. The Guardians have several right-handed bats that can exploit these weaknesses, making them a prime stack candidate.

• Steven Kwan (OF): $5,600 – Solid contact hitter with a high on-base percentage.
• Tyler Freeman (OF): $3,700 – Provides decent power and contact.
• Jose Ramirez (3B): $6,400 – Elite power and speed combo with .252 ISO and .349 xwOBA.
• Josh Naylor (1B): $5,400 – Consistent power with .203 ISO.
• David Fry (C): $5,400 – Significant power potential with .252 ISO.

Under-the-Radar Stacks

1. Minnesota Twins vs. Kenta Maeda (RHP, Detroit Tigers)

• Matchup: Tigers @ Twins
• Venue: Target Field
• Weather: 73°, 61% precipitation, humid: 68%, 6 mph

Insights: Kenta Maeda has been inconsistent this season, especially against right-handed hitters, allowing a .239 ISO. The Twins lineup features several hitters who can take advantage of Maeda’s struggles.

• Willi Castro (2B/OF): $4,600 – Balanced hitter with .174 ISO.
• Carlos Correa (SS): $5,200 – Power threat with .171 ISO.
• Trevor Larnach (OF): $3,900 – High power upside with .201 ISO.
• Jose Miranda (3B): $3,700 – Consistent contact hitter with .163 ISO.
• Ryan Jeffers (C): $4,300 – Power bat with .208 ISO.

2. Chicago White Sox vs. Ben Lively (RHP, Cleveland Guardians)

• Matchup: White Sox @ Guardians
• Venue: Progressive Field
• Weather: 83°, 2% precipitation, humid: 63%, 5 mph

Insights: Ben Lively has struggled against both lefties and righties, allowing high ISO and xwOBA numbers. The White Sox lineup, though inconsistent, has power bats that can exploit Lively’s weaknesses.

• Tommy Pham (OF): $4,400 – Power and speed combo with .143 ISO.
• Andrew Benintendi (OF): $3,100 – Contact hitter with .089 ISO.
• Luis Robert (OF): $5,100 – Elite power with .287 ISO.
• Eloy Jimenez (OF): $4,000 – Significant power with .170 ISO.
• Andrew Vaughn (1B): $3,600 – Balanced hitter with .170 ISO.

These stacks provide a mix of high upside and value, giving you a solid foundation for your DFS lineups today. Whether you’re looking for top-tier offenses or sneaky under-the-radar plays, these recommendations should help you build winning lineups. Good luck, and may your bats be hot!