Sunday’s late MLB DFS slate centers on big prize pools and flexible builds. Strider vs Pirates stands out as a top pay-up arm with a six-strikeout streak; King could push deep for the Padres, while Cantillo and Bubba Chandler offer salary relief with limited upside. Eduardo Rodriguez is a volatile dart throw with upside in the right matchup, and Ketel Marte along with George Valera emerge as solid value options to anchor lineups.

Offense leans toward Yastrzemski’s leadoff upside and Stephenson’s multi-position appeal. The Astros at Angels stack remains a focal point, with Altuve and Correa delivering power in favorable spots, while Brewers’ two-pronged piggyback approach and Royals’ hot bats provide sturdy diversification for multi-entry builds on a slate that rewards pace and leverage.

D-backs playoff hopes are fading after an 8-0 loss to the Dodgers as Arizona shuffled its rotation in real time. Crismatt was hit hard early, Beeks opened, Gallen rests, and the offense never got going against Yamamoto, producing only singles with Ketel Marte the lone extra-base hit late. The result tightens the race: Arizona must win its upcoming series in San Diego while Reds wins tighten the path to elimination.

Fantasy takeaway: monitor Gallen’s return timeline, how the D-backs deploy the bullpen (Pope’s MLB debut provided a spark, Rashi delivered three scoreless innings), and any shifts in the lineup behind Marte. A near-miracle is needed, but bullpen depth and late-inning performance could still influence streaming choices.

The Diamondbacks drop the series opener to the Phillies 8-2 in Arizona as the offense scuffles and Ryne Nelson endures a taxing five innings. Nelson’s stuff wasn’t sharp, but he battled through two earned runs on five hits with just one strikeout, keeping the game within reach early. Ketel Marte supplied a bright spot, going 3-for-4 with a first-inning solo homer and multi-hit frame, while the D-backs’ bullpen and offense couldn’t sustain momentum after a rough middle frame.

Arizona faces Philadelphia in Phoenix as Diamondbacks shake up their late-season plan. A MLB debut call-up, a 10-man bullpen, and a four-man rotation for the final nine games shape the arms map while Abner gets his first big-league outing. The D-backs lean on Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll to spark the lineup, with Adrian Del Castillo and Alek Thomas providing depth as the prospect narrative grows. Expect bullpen-heavy late outs and careful usage with an off day shaping weekend rest dynamics.

Lineup notes tilt toward power and speed from the Phillies with Bader in CF, Harper at 1B, and Schwarber as DH, backed by Realmuto and Stott. The D-backs counter with a mix of power and contact from Bohm and Del Castillo, plus Tawa and Wilson pieces in the middle. Stranger Things Night adds a local buzz, but the on-field focus remains on bullpen strategy, rotation timing, and the evolving late-season grind for both clubs.