MLB DFS Top Stacks & Top Pitchers: June 24, 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.

EARLY Top Stacks 6/24 ⚾️🎇

LAA vs RHP Trey Gibson 5.1 runs: The rookie is the top O's pitching prospect, also sliding just inside the top-100 of most industry lists. It is particularly fun that he actually was a UDFA, being passed over by every team in the 2023 MLB Draft after two seasons at Liberty. He is likely to be sent back to Triple-A after one or two of Cade Povich, Dean Kremer or Chris Bassitt return from the IL. The 24yo is a back of the rotation caliber starter, though he needs more high-level experience. Any of the Halos with power are worthy of our consideration this afternoon.

The Coors Field Extravaganza is naturally looming large for the afternoon action, so do not be shy about getting ample rostership from both sides.

In Chicago, the top-four Guardians look solid against RHP Erick Fedde, while the same can be said for the top-five White Sox facing RHP Tanner Bibee.

Expectations are that Francisco Lindor will play one of the two games today, having missed time with a hamstring injury. It is not known at this time which Cubs pitcher will start which game, so if it is RHP Javier Assad, look to the Mets swinging the stick from the left side of the plate and if it is Shota Imanaga, then it is the RHBs along with Juan Soto.

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EARLY Pitchers 6/24 ⚾️ 🏖️

José Soriano vs BAL 4.7 runs: Walks have once again become a problem for Soriano with 26 in his last 37.2 innings. He has 37 Ks in this stretch, so this is likely a one-step back after two-steps forward situation, but still worth calling out. His ground ball artistry helps him limit power, but extra-base hits with runners on board via walks have him with a 5.02 ERA, 4.61 xERA and a 4.60 xFIP in this stretch, well below his season long figures.

Nolan McLean vs CHC 4.2 runs: Expectations are that McLean will start the afternoon installment of today's doubleheader and while it will be warm, there is a 10-12mph breeze in from left field. The rookie has shown promise as he looks to become a frontline starter, boasting a 28.8 K% in The Show. There are only two high-strikeout candidates (HKCs) in the projected Cubs lineup, so this will be a true test of his progress.

Tanner Bibee at CHW 4.3 runs: This is a tepid recommendation, though we do not have a lot of standout selections this afternoon. There is a fair amount of power at the top of the ChiSox order, though there are 4 HKCs in the projected lineup and to his credit, Bibee has been collecting nearly a strikeout per inning over the last month.

Erick Fedde vs CLE 4.2 runs: He may get an opener, which would help. Otherwise this is just a play against the injury riddled Guardians.

Jacob de Grom at MIA 3.7 runs: FD only, though he is a pivot from McClean in the two-game "Very Early" slate.

Pitchers 6/24 ⚾️ 🚀

Shohei Ohtani at MIN 3.6 runs: There are only three high-strikeout candidates (HKCs) in the projected lineup for the Twins, though that should not dissuade anyone from rostering Ohtani. The dual-threat superstar has a stellar 29.0 K% this season and aside from salary constraints, there are few disparaging comments against him.

Trey Yesavage vs HOU 4.0 runs: The Jays used six relievers in Tuesday's 11-inning marathon, though only two relievers have pitched on consecutive days. Yesavage should be able to go out and pitch to his typical strategy and not worry about a tired bullpen. The main concern for the youngster is walks, with 0, 6, 2 and 7 in his last four games.

Gage Jump at SFG 3.9 runs: The rookie made the leap to The Show, after just 38 Triple-A frames. He has 13 Ks in his last 12 frames, though likely will settle in to around 8 per 9 innings, picking on the weaker teams for upside. There are 3 HKCs in the projected San Francisco lineup tonight.

Things start to get muddled more after this trio, with Joe Ryan the most talented remaining option, though facing the Dodgers. Martin Perez is good at limiting runs and while he does not collect a lot of strikeouts, his ground ball ways should serve him well against the Padres who are battling with the Red Sox as the lowest producing offenses in the league.

Top Stacks 6/24 ⚾️🎇

ARZ at LHP Matthew Liberatore 4.5 runs: There is a light breeze to right and warm weather, which is a boost to offenses. Liberatore is a survivor, but far from a shutdown arm. The southpaw is susceptible to RHBs, which has Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno looking good in the models. Corbin Caroll more than holds his own against fellow lefties and though he has been subpar this season, last year Geraldo Perdomo performed well when swinging the stick from the left-side of the plate.

TOR vs RHP Mike Burrows 4.8 runs: After suppressing his home run tendencies last year, Burrows has ceded just over two per nine, which is not good -- though still better than his rookie campaign in 2023 when it was 2.7 per nine. Getting Alejandro Kirk back is helpful and there is a chance that Ernie Clement (hip) returns after missing the last few games. This serves to lengthen the lineup and create less gaps. It also gives us a variety of options at different positions and salary cap levels.

ATH at RHP Tyler Mahle 4.5 runs: The park is pitching friendly, but that has not saved Mahle, who has allowed 11 runs in his last two home starts, spanning 10 innings. He has not been afraid to challenge hitters, though that has also led to him ceding 5+ runs in 6 of 11 starts. Lefty power has always been a challenge and the A's bring the lumber in style.

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