Here are your morning rankings for today’s starting pitcher options.
It’s not perfect and will be far from the actual results at the end of the day, though it should give guidance for those questioning who to slot into your lineup on a given day.
Note: I’ve made a change moving forward to this daily article. I’ll now be including a second table for tomorrow’s starting pitcher matchups as well, helping everyone get a jump on their nightly pickups. Please note that these matchups are subject to change, though, and there will be times when I have the incorrect pitcher going. I thank you for your future understanding.
Pitchers highlighted in yellow = Possible streaming options.
FS = False Starter where there is an assumed opener actually starting the game.
Red = Postponed.
Today’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
| Rank | Pitcher | Matchup |
| 1 | Walker Buehler | vs. CIN |
| 2 | Carlos Carrasco | @ SEA |
| 3 | Zack Wheeler | @ PHI |
| 4 | Brad Keller | @ CHW |
| 5 | Cole Hamels | @ MIA |
| 6 | Kevin Gausman | vs. ARI |
| 7 | Trevor Williams | @ DET |
| 8 | Jake Arrieta | vs. NYM |
| 9 | Spencer Turnbull | vs. PIT |
| 10 | Jeremy Hellickson | vs. SF |
| 11 | J.A. Happ | vs. BOS |
| 12 | Sonny Gray | @ LAD |
| 13 | Jeff Samardzija | @ WSH |
| 14 | Jake Odorizzi | vs. TOR |
| 15 | Nathan Eovaldi | @ NYY |
| 16 | Michael Wacha | @ MIL |
| 17 | Frankie Montas | vs. HOU |
| 18 | Corbin Burnes | vs. STL |
| 19 | Trent Thornton | @ MIN |
| 20 | Lance Lynn | vs. LAA |
| 21 | Wade Miley | @ OAK |
| 22 | Lucas Giolito | vs. KC |
| 23 | Zack Godley | @ ATL |
| 24 | Erik Swanson | vs. CLE |
| 25 | Sandy Alcantara | vs. CHC |
| 26 | Matt Harvey | @ TEX |
Tomorrow’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
| Rank | Pitcher | Matchup |
| 1 | Patrick Corbin | vs. SF |
| 2 | Chris Paddack | vs. CIN |
| 3 | Domingo German | vs. KC |
| 4 | Michael Pineda | vs. TOR |
| 5 | Touki Toussaint | vs. ARI |
| 6 | Ivan Nova | @ DET |
| 7 | Clay Buchholz | @ MIN |
| 8 | Julio Urias | @ MIL |
| 9 | Luke Weaver | @ ATL |
| 10 | Zach Davies | vs. LAD |
| 11 | Drew Pomeranz | @ WSH |
| 12 | Kyle Freeland | vs. PHI |
| 13 | Felix Hernandez | @ LAA |
| 14 | Tanner Roark | @ SD |
| 15 | Chris Stratton | vs. SEA |
| 16 | Daniel Norris | vs. CHW |
| 17 | Zach Eflin | @ COL |
| 18 | Homer Bailey | @ NYY |
(Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire)
Have to start one, Burnes or Eflin?
I’m leaning Burnes here. That’s a rough choice, though.
Do we start Happ and Freeland this week?
Ryan, you play in a shallow league, correct?
I’d sit if I could.
Sounds good, thanks.
Yes, sir. It’s pretty shallow; 8 teams.
That’s what I thought. Good to see you again for another year :)
Sounds like Touki is getting bumped to Friday and Julio to Saturday since Folty needs another rehab start. Time to fire up your Soroka shares
Which 3 would you stream this week
A. Sanchez@Mia
Lyles vs SF
Stroman @ Oak
CC @ KC-
Nova @ Det.
Porcello @ TB
Thanks
CC + Lyles + Nova
What are you thoughts on Carrasco and his performance reverting back to his norm? I traded Musgrove and Robles for him to buy low on a top arm, but feeling a little buyers remorse.
I think you did well! Carrasco should stabilize.
Hey Nick. Which SP would you try to buy low on first. Kluber, Carrasco, Nola, Flaherty, Wheeler
Kluber.
Hey Nick,
Love what you’re doing here, coming back for a third straight season. I attribute my stacked pitching staff from last year and eventual chip win to your lists (just my second year in the league!)
On to my question: 10 start cap on my h2h points league. For my 10th start Im between running with Stripling @Mil or picking up a streamer like Pineda, Soroka, or Touki. Most guys under 30-40% are available in my leagues. Anyone you like more than the rest between now and Sunday?
Keep up the great work!
Start or sit Pomeranz vs Wash today?
Bench
Soroka?
QS chances?