What’s going on, everyone! It's Sunday, May 10, 2026, 9-game Mother's Day main slate. We have a slate with a clear top structure: three elite strikeout arms, primary stack environments in Philadelphia and Oakland, and some high-leverage contrarian plays in Houston and Cleveland for GPP separation. To find the winning edge today, make sure you are leveraging our MLB DFS optimizer and the latest hitter projections. Before locking in your rosters, check for late-inning weather concerns in Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore, as light rain could factor into those high-stakes environments.

Top Projected MLB DFS Pitchers

The pitching landscape for May 10 features elite strikeout potential and high-confidence metrics for today's MLB DFS optimal lineup.

Cristopher Sanchez (PHI) vs. COL: Sanchez is the top projected pitcher on the slate. He carries a 2.38 ERA and a 2.58 xFIP with an elite 11.17 K/9. The Rockies versus left-handed pitching is one of the weakest matchups today, as they strike out at a 30.3% rate against southpaws. Sanchez is expected to be highly owned, but his metrics justify the concentration.

Davis Martin (CWS) vs. SEA: For a salary-relief option, Martin is the top value pick. He carries a 2.45 ERA and 3.18 xFIP with an 8.80 K/9. He has hit the over on his strikeout prop in 71% of his starts, and his near-zero ownership allows you to stack expensive bats elsewhere.

 

Best MLB DFS Stacks Today

Our MLB DFS optimizer highlights three environments that offer the highest run-scoring potential for Mother's Day.

Oakland Athletics 

The Athletics/Orioles matchup is the highest-projected game total on the slate. Oakland faces Chris Bassitt, who carries a struggling 5.50 xFIP and a low 12.8% strikeout rate. The core of this stack features Nick Kurtz (.425 wOBA vs RHP), Carlos Cortes (.410 wOBA vs RHP), and Shea Langeliers (.426 wOBA vs RHP).

Houston Astros 

For a "contrarian" stack, look toward Houston in the second-highest projected game total. They face Andrew Abbott, who has a K% of just 15.4%. The Astros carry a team wRC+ of 111 against lefties. Anchoring this build with Yordan Alvarez (.461 wOBA vs LHP) and Christian Walker provides a high run floor while the field focuses on Philly and Oakland.

Best Value Plays For DraftKings & FanDuel

Identify these hitters in favorable splits to round out your MLB DFS best lineup today while saving salary for elite pitching.

Carlos Cortes (OF, OAK): Cortes is a core value pick, offering a .434 wOBA overall. He provides premium bat production at a price that makes stacking Athletics alongside high-end pitchers viable.

Christian Walker (1B, HOU): Walker is a consistent connector in Houston stacks with a .351 wOBA against lefties. Facing Abbott’s low strikeout profile, he provides legitimate run production without the high name-brand ownership of other Astros.

 

MLB DFS Optimal Lineup For Today

Building the MLB DFS best lineup today requires balancing high-ceiling strikeout arms with offensive exposure to vulnerable pitchers. Below is a sample optimal build for DraftKings based on today's nine-game main slate.

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