MLB DFS Top Stacks & Top Pitchers: June 23, 2026

Eric MacPherson is back with his daily card, breaking down the hitting stacks and starting pitchers he's targeting on this slate. Take his picks into the Stokastic MLB Sims and build by win probability across thousands of simulated contests.

MLB DFS Top Stacks 6/23 ⚾️🎇 The Dodgers look good @MIN, though there is precipit

MLB DFS Top Stacks 6/23 ⚾️🎇

The Dodgers look good @MIN, though there is precipitation risk to monitor.

BOS at LHP Sean Sullivan 6.0 runs: Yes, the BoSox disappointed yesterday, though we need to remember that this squad has scored the fewest runs this season. Sullivan is a low-end prospect who gets by on breaking balls and deception, something that is not going to play well at altitude. RHBs Ceddanne Rafaela, Willson Contreras, Andruw Monasterio and much maligned Caleb Durbin are all seeing southpaws well right now and they are the core four in this matchup.

BAL at RHP Ryan Johnson 5.1 runs: Last year Johnson made his professional debut in The Show, though he was ultimately sent down to Single-A after being overwhelmed. The Angels have nothing to lose but games, so the song to be 24yo is getting another chance in the rotation, before likely settling in as a bullpen arm. The Batters of Birdland will be rolling out a plethora of LHBs who are appealing, along with right-handed bopper Pete Alonso.

CIN vs RHP Brandon Sproat 4.8 runs: Luckily the Brewers have a top heavy rotation, which allows Sproat the luxury of trying to work through things. He has an expansive portfolio of offerings, though no real out pitch or consistent go-to strategy. Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) is expected to return to action having completed a MiLB rehabilitation stint. His addition immediately elevates JJ Bleday, Nate Low, Spencer Steer, Sal Stewart and Blake Dunn by virtue of an apex bat against RHPs.

MLB DFS Pitchers 6/23 ⚾️💪 Robbie Ray vs ATH 4.2 runs: In Ray's last six starts,

MLB DFS Pitchers 6/23 ⚾️💪

Robbie Ray vs ATH 4.2 runs: In Ray's last six starts, he has three with 18 ERs in 14 IP and three with one "Ernie" across 15.1 IP. This is just how the Ray-llercoaster rolls. On a positive note, there are likely to be five high strikeout candidates (HKCs) in the lineup tonight, which is where Ray earns his keep.

Sean Burke vs CLE 3.6 runs: Burke has had an opener in two of his last three appearances, though that should not dissuade DK gamers from riding with him. He gets a minor downtick on FD if this is the case tonight, since it would preclude him from being able to earn the QS bonus. The average DK salary for the projected Cleveland bats is $2.7k, with their three best hitters on the IL. Enjoy!

Parker Messick at CHW 3.5 runs: The rookie continues to be a bright spot for the Guardians, looking like a solid mid-rotation southpaw for seasons to come. The ChiSox are a pesky bunch, but it is worth noting that the projected lineup has 6 HKCs and Messick continues to be an above-average strikeout pitcher.

Shane Baz at LAA 4.2 runs: After a rocky start to the season, Baz has settled down over his last 7 outings with a little luck on his side. In this stretch he has a 2.62 ERA, though there were 5 unearned runs, leading to a 4.51 xERA and 4.14 xFIP. The back of the Halos order is pretty weak, due to Mike Trout and Jorge Soler being on the IL. There are 4 HKCs in the projected lineup, though it will be up to Baz to grab the brass ring this evening to make good on these potential DFS points.

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