MLB Top Stacks 7/6/24

Welcome to today’s breakdown of the top MLB DFS stacks! We’re diving into the best offenses to stack for your lineups, focusing on matchups against weaker pitchers. I’ll also highlight a couple of under-the-radar stacks that could provide great value.

Let’s get into the action and explore why these stacks are primed for success today.

Top MLB DFS Stacks

1. Baltimore Orioles vs. Luis Medina (Oakland Athletics)

Insights:

• Luis Medina’s Struggles: Medina has a 16.3% strikeout rate and an 11.1% walk rate in his last six games. He’s allowing a .344 xwOBA to lefties and a .320 xwOBA to righties.
• Baltimore’s Power: The Orioles have several hitters with strong ISO and wOBA numbers against right-handed pitching.
  • Gunnar Henderson (L): .300 ISO, .393 xwOBA
  • Adley Rutschman (S): .150 ISO, .340 xwOBA
  • Anthony Santander (S): .238 ISO, .316 xwOBA

Why Stack the Orioles: Medina’s struggles with walks and hard contact make the Orioles a prime stack. Henderson, Rutschman, and Santander all bring power potential, and the rest of the lineup can capitalize on Medina’s high walk rate.

2. St. Louis Cardinals vs. MacKenzie Gore (Washington Nationals)

Insights:

• MacKenzie Gore’s Vulnerabilities: Gore has allowed a .356 xwOBA to lefties and a .324 xwOBA to righties. His recent form includes high walk rates and giving up hard contact.
• Cardinals’ Hitters: The Cardinals have hitters who excel against left-handed pitching.
  • Paul Goldschmidt (R): .124 ISO, .355 xwOBA
  • Willson Contreras (R): .257 ISO, .407 xwOBA
  • Nolan Arenado (R): .153 ISO, .323 xwOBA

Why Stack the Cardinals: With Gore’s struggles against right-handed hitters, the Cardinals’ righty-heavy lineup is in a great spot. Goldschmidt, Contreras, and Arenado provide a strong core for this stack, with potential for big scoring.

3. New York Mets vs. Bailey Falter (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Insights:

• Bailey Falter’s Struggles: Falter has a 19.3% strikeout rate and a 4.1% walk rate against lefties, but a lower 16.4% strikeout rate and 7.2% walk rate against righties.
• Mets’ Hitters: The Mets’ lineup is packed with hitters who perform well against left-handed pitching.
  • Francisco Lindor (S): .284 ISO, .380 xwOBA
  • Pete Alonso (R): .294 ISO, .379 xwOBA
  • J.D. Martinez (R): .288 ISO, .424 xwOBA

Why Stack the Mets: Falter’s low strikeout rate and high xwOBA make the Mets a prime target. Lindor, Alonso, and Martinez have the power to take advantage of Falter’s weaknesses, making them an excellent stack option.

Under-the-Radar Stacks

1. Oakland Athletics vs. Cade Povich (Baltimore Orioles)

Insights:

• Cade Povich’s Vulnerabilities: Povich has a 14.9% strikeout rate and an 8.8% walk rate in his last six games. He’s allowing a .342 xwOBA to lefties and a .262 xwOBA to righties.
• Athletics’ Hitters: The Athletics have some power hitters who can exploit Povich’s weaknesses.
  • Brent Rooker (R): .277 ISO, .387 xwOBA
  • Miguel Andujar (R): .255 ISO, .357 xwOBA

Why Stack the Athletics: Povich’s struggles with walks and giving up hard contact make the Athletics an intriguing under-the-radar stack. Rooker and Andujar bring power potential to this stack, providing upside at lower ownership.

2. Cincinnati Reds vs. Matt Manning (Detroit Tigers)

Insights:

• Matt Manning’s Struggles: Manning has a 13.2% strikeout rate against lefties and a 20.0% strikeout rate against righties, but he’s allowing a high .388 xwOBA to lefties.
• Reds’ Hitters: The Reds have hitters who can take advantage of Manning’s weaknesses.
  • Elly De La Cruz (S): .233 ISO, .344 xwOBA
  • Spencer Steer (R): .174 ISO, .328 xwOBA

Why Stack the Reds: Manning’s high xwOBA against lefties and inconsistency make the Reds an attractive stack. De La Cruz and Steer have the potential to deliver big performances, making this a solid under-the-radar option.

Final Thoughts

Today’s MLB DFS slate offers plenty of opportunities for stacking. The Orioles, Cardinals, and Mets stand out as top stacks due to their favorable matchups against struggling pitchers. For those looking for value, the Athletics and Reds provide under-the-radar potential. Use these insights to build winning lineups and maximize your DFS success!