MLB DFS Top Stacks & Top Pitchers: September 5, 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 9/5 ⚾️💪

Tyler Glasnow vs WAS 3.1 runs: Since missing 2+ months with a back issue, the 33-year-old has recorded 89 and 85 pitches, while notching 13 Ks across these outing @ATL and @DET. Though the Nationals have James Wood back, C.J. Abrams has been banged up and playing sporadically, while Lady Luck has abandoned Abimelic Ortize and Dylan Crews, with only Daylen Lile providing consistence against RHPs.

George Kirby vs ATH 3.4 runs: Tread lightly as Kirby has posted negative DKFPs in three of his last four starts. The A's have a pair of 7-run games at T-Mobile Park, cruising through rookie Kade Anderson and Seattle's stopper Logan Gilbert. This has been accounted for in Kirby's $8.4k DK salary, though savvy gamers are going to want to have some A's stacks as a hedge.

Jacob deGrom vs TBR 3.5 runs: The back half of the Rays lineup has found no traction against righties for the last month and deGrom shook off his 8-run mound meltdown @CHW by holding the A's to one hit across 7 IP in his last start. Tampa does not have a lot of strikeout candidates in the lineup, but this is still an edge spot for the Texas ace.

Drew Rasmussen at TEX 3.4 runs: We could get a pitcher's duel in Arlington tonight, with Rasmussen in strong current form. The Rangers are far from a pushover, though Rasmussen usually is live to complete six innings and be in line for a quality start.

Taj Bradley at CHW 4.3 runs: Bradley should see three hitters with a 30+ K% tonight, though he is going to be facing one of the best power hitting teams against righties in favorable hitting weather.

Top Stacks 9/5 ⚾️🎇

Once again, there is a 25% probability that tonight's Coors Field Extravaganza produces the top stack with temperatures around 90 degrees at first pitch and a pair of sketchy hurlers on the mound. Enjoy!

BOS at RHP Chris Bassitt 4.6 runs: In four starts since returning from a 10 week layoff, the venerable veteran has allowed 11 ERs in 23.1 IP with just 18 Ks in these four starts. The BoSox are locked in right now at the plate, benefitting from the return of Roman Anthony and the improbable booming bat of Mickey Gasper. Plus left-handed boppers Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran and Adley Rutschman create ample stacking possibilities for this Coors Field countermove.

KCR vs RHP Max Scherzer 4.9 runs: The 42-year-old turned back the clock against the Mariners in his last start, but he has otherwise not been able to consistently get by on guts and guile. Kauffman Stadium plays up to bats when it is hot and humid, plus young lefties Carter Jensen and Jan Caglianone may have fewer backers tonight after Friday's disappointing results. The top-7 Royals are all in play tonight.

TOR at RHP Seth Lugo 5.0 runs: Over his last five games, Lugo has allowed 23 ERs in 25.1 IP and that excludes 5 in 5 at Coors Field to start off August. He often survives with the help of his defense as his low walk and strikeout rates mean lots of balls in play. Lefties are the priority, though the soon-to-be 37-year-old has been knocked around by same-handed batsmen this season as well.

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