MLB DFS Top Stacks & Top Pitchers: August 7, 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.

Pitchers 8/7 ⚾️💪

Nathan Eovaldi vs BAL 3.8 runs: The Rangers have a 1.5 game lead against HOU in the AL West, though they are barely edging out the six-team scrum for the final Wild Card berth. The projected O's lineup has a whopping six high-strikeout candidates, with a collective 26.4 K% against RHPs this season. If Eovaldi can keep the bases relatively empty, he can survive the inevitable long ball and be positioned for the win bonus.

Logan Gilbert vs TBR 3.5 runs: We are looking at a pitcher's duel in Seattle with a light breeze in from left helping neutralize the warmer 80 degree weather. There are only 2 HKCs in the projected Tampa lineup, though the bottom-order of the lineup is where Gilbert can make up ground.

Drew Rasmussen at SEA 3.4 runs: The M's set up better against RHPs, though the team is trending towards falling behind TOR for the lowest scoring team in the league. SEA has just 2 HKCs expected to face Rasmussen, though the overall inconsistency of the squad as well as the favorable park mitigate that slight advantage.

Payton Tolle vs ATH 3.7 runs: It has been a wild stretch for the BoSox, rattling off a 31-5 stretch, including a 15 game winning streak. Now they get the injury decimated A's for a weekend series, looking to continue the improbable run having won their last eight. The rookie gets an Athletics squad missing 3 of the 5 top hitters and a projected lineup with 5 HKCs. Enjoy!

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Top Stacks 8/7 ⚾️🎇

BOS vs RHP Jack Perkins 5.5 runs: The Red Sox get a batting practice pitcher in Perkins tonight, who has ceded three multi-HR games in his last five with 21 ERs across these 22.2 IP, though he also has 27 Ks, showing he is challenging hitters with the 8 HRs a byproduct. The top-7 are all in play, providing options at a variety of positions and salary levels.

MIA vs RHP George Klassen 5.2 runs: This is a prove it spot for the rookie, who was overmatched in his two mid-April appearances, while scuffling in his immediate return to Triple-A. He has been solid over his last dozen starts with a 2.57 ERA and 68 Ks in 66.2 PCL innings. The top-6 and catcher Joe Mack are all worthy of stacking consideration.

DET at RHP Adrian Houser 4.5 runs: Since the start of last season, Houser has suffered a .221 ISO versus 505 opposite-handed batsmen. Look to the lefties first up and down the Motor City lineup card, with catcher Dillon Dingler and slugger Spencer Torkelson fine for connectivity to create maximum synergy with consecutive hitters.

MIL vs RHP Zebby Matthews 4.5 runs: The top-5 are solid selection against the mercurial Matthews who has been vacillating between bad and dreadful. Christian Yelich is in a slump and he can be skipped over tonight for differentiation.

SDP at RHP Ronel Blanco 4.3 runs: Blanco will be raring back and announcing his presence with authority tonight, which has been great for his 16 Ks in 14.2 IP this season, but dreadful for the 'Stros as he has allowed 8 HRs along with 8 BBs, leading to 12 "Ernies" on the scorecard.

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