MLB DFS Top Stacks & Top Pitchers: September 3, 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.

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Hunter Brown vs CWS 4.0 runs: It is never fun tangling with the ChiSox boppers, though at least Brown has the ability to make his own magic at the plate with a 25.1 K% that has been 26.5% over the last fives starts and much closer to his terrific 28.1% fro last year. Expectations are that Chicago will have three hitters in the lineup with a 30+ K% against righties this season, which can soften the blow of a couple earned runs.

Jose Soriano at CLE 4.0 runs: Since arriving in Toronto, Soriano has been adequate, leaning into a 51% ground ball rate, while allowing only two round-trippers in five starts across 28.1 innings. The 10 walks are not favorable, though only Chase DeLauter and Steven Kwan have been remotely effective for the Guarians against righties for the last month. It is a reasonable expectation for Soriano to be solid, while the other pitchers falter this afternoon, giving him DFS appeal.

Tanner Bibee vs TOR 4.2 runs: Strikeouts are not part of Bibee's portfolio, as evidenced by his 44 in the last 56 innings (7.1/9). He has closed out the 6th-inning in 8 of these 9 efforts, allowing more than three runs only once. Similar to Soriano, the hope is that he is at least neutral, with the other pitchers struggling.

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PIT vs RHP Blade Tidwell 4.9 runs: The Bucs have popped off for 28 runs in the last four games. Tidwell has suffered a pair of 6-run mound meltdowns in two of hi last three starts, though he has allowed just five total runs in three of his last five appearances. Look to the LHBs first, in the hopes that the offense continues to click for Pittsburgh.

SFG at RHP Lake Bachar 4.3 runs: Expect a bullpen game, with usual bulk pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski having worked last night. The Giants have a mostly competent top five, though Rafael Devers, Bryce Eldridge and Drew Gilbert would be regulars for a competent offense.

HOU vs RHP Luis Castillo 4.7 runs: The 'Stros are familiar with Castillo, who was a mainstay with Seattle for the last half decade. Unfortunately he is dreadful against lefties, though he will likely only see three from Houston. That trio is the foundation for stacking, with Jeremy Pena, Jose Altuve and catcher Yainer Diaz comprising the next wave of clicks.

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