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fantasy-baseball2 days ago•24 min saved

Painter Breaks Out as 8/22 SP Roundup Highlights an Ace Upsurge

Andrew Painter delivered the standout performance in the 8/22 SP Roundup with a 7-inning, 1-run start against STL, featuring a 99.6 mph final fastball and an improved changeup that cemented his ace upside (PLV Stuff+ grade around 120). The rest of the Saturday slate offered a mix of solid outings (Cease, Skubal, Wacha, López, Kremer) and some hiccups, plus the MLB debut of Andrews Sears in relief. Weathers left with a forearm strain, adding a cautionary note for injuries as managers decide streaming and hold decisions for the stretch run. Overall, Painter’s breakout solidifies him as a top add, while the day’s other starts provide a range of upside and risk for fantasy rosters.

via Pitcher List|

#andrew-painter #fantasy-baseball #rookie-debuts

sports16 days ago•32 min saved

Jobe’s Electric Return Sparks SP Roundup

Jackson Jobe’s return from Tommy John was electric: 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K with 9 whiffs and 71 pitches, flashing 100 mph heat and a nasty slider, but workload and command remain the big questions as he’s stretched out. The rest of the SP Roundup covers more standouts (Sandy Alcantara’s ongoing dominance, deGrom and Cole delivering ace results) alongside a mix of solid, risky, and streamer-worthy performances, with notes on matchup-driven starts and when to chase or fade in the weekend fantasy rotations.

via Pitcher List|

#elite-stuff #fantasy-baseball #jackson-jobe

sports19 days ago•22 min saved

Harrison’s Return Lights Up the 8/5 SP Roundup

Nick Pollack’s SP Roundup for 8/5 reviews every Wednesday starter, led by Kyle Harrison’s sensational return (5.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 10 K; 12 whiffs) and strong performances from Bryan Woo, Mitch Bratt, and Sonny Gray, with Noah Cameron also delivering a standout outing. The piece breaks down pitch usage, notes ceiling and risk, and provides streaming guidance, two-start considerations, and roster moves for next week's decisions.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #kyle-harrison #sp-roundup

sports24 days ago•15 min saved

Fantasy Baseball: Daily Starting-Pitcher Streamer Rankings for Aug 1–3

The piece outlines Nick’s daily starting-pitcher streamer rankings for the 8/1–8/3 slate, using four tiers (Auto Start, Probably Start, Questionable Start, Do Not Start) and including offense projections via PLV. It also notes Twitch AMA discussions, PL Bot projections, and that PL Pro members get extended 14-day SP grids, with the streamer picks defined as rostered in 20% or fewer leagues for 12-team leagues.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #mlb #sports

sports-mlb27 days ago•12 min saved

Deadline Countdown 3.0: Cubs Lead the Charge for Starting-Pitching Upgrades

With the Aug. 3 trade deadline looming, The Athletic's Urgency Index 3.0 ranks teams by their most-needed upgrades: the Cubs sit atop the need for starting pitching (even after DFA’ing Jameson Taillon), the Nationals anchor the relief-arm shortfall due to a league-leading number of blown saves, and other clubs like the Padres and Diamondbacks show rotation or offensive gaps. Tarik Skubal trade chatter adds to the drama as teams balance short-term wins with long-term value.

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#bullpen #cubs #mlb

fantasy-baseball1 month ago•29 min saved

Return of the Hunter: Greene Shines, Brown Struggles in Friday SP Roundup

Pitcher List's Friday SP Roundup reviews every starter, led by Hunter Greene’s 7-inning, 0-run return vs. the Cubs and a warning on Hunter Brown’s command/velocity dip post-injury, while assessing a slate of other starts (McLean, Sale, Nola, Bieber, Alcantara, Gilbert, Castillo, etc.) for streamer-worthy moves and All-Star break implications.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #hunter-brown #hunter-greene

sports1 month ago•29 min saved

Bennett Shines as SP Roundup Signals a Breakout Second Half

Jake Bennett anchors the SP Roundup with a 7-inning, 0-run start that drops his ERA to 2.64 and cements his roster-worthiness, while the piece also recaps notable Wednesday performances (Cease’s near-no-hitter, McClanahan’s consistency, Jones’s six frames of no-hit ball) and weighs which arms carry fantasy teams into the All-Star break.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #jake-bennett #pitching-analysis

sports2 months ago•24 min saved

Imai Shines in 6/25 SP Roundup as Fantasy Managers Take Notice

On 6/25 SP Roundup, Tatsuya Imai turned in 6.0 innings of 0 earned runs with 10 strikeouts against DET, prompting Crumpler to suggest trusting him going forward despite a volatile season. The article also recaps other Thursday starters—Ian Seymour’s 6.2 scoreless frames vs KC, Bryce Miller’s 11 Ks in a strong outing, Cam Schlittler’s clean line in Boston, and several mixed results (Gausman, Lugo, Gore) that highlight the risk/reward of streaming arms.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #pitching-insights #sp-roundup

fantasy-baseball2 months ago•27 min saved

Schlittler’s 13-K Outing Tops 6/19 Fantasy SP Roundup

Cam Schlittler anchors Pitcher List's 6/19 SP Roundup with 6.0 innings of 0-run ball and 13 strikeouts as velocity returns and CSW spikes, signaling a breakout that could sustain him as a fantasy asset. The piece then provides quick-hit notes on a host of Friday starters—Ranger Suarez, Martín Pérez, Seth Lugo, Bryce Miller, Luis Castillo, Landen Roupp, Jacob Misiorowski, Tarik Skubal, Tanner Bibee, Trey Gibson, Rhett Lowder, José Soriano, Miles Mikolas, Jacob deGrom, Jeffrey Springs, and Kevin Gausman—covering CSW, pitch usage, workload, and streamer viability, with cautions on recent struggles for several arms and guidance on next-week schedules.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #pitcher-analysis #sp-roundup

sports2 months ago•23 min saved

Debutant Sandlin Leads Wednesday SP Roundup with Plenty of Surprises

Pitcher List’s SP Roundup recaps every Wednesday starter, highlighting David Sandlin’s impressive MLB debut (high velocity and strong secondaries) and other strong showings (Cristopher Sánchez, Connelly Early, Gerrit Cole, Shohei Ohtani, Andrew Abbott, and more), while flagging injuries (Mize’s groin, Eury Pérez’s hamstring) and concerns about regression (Matz, Soriano). The piece weighs short-term fantasy viability, mentions streamer picks in a separate piece, and ends by inviting readers to Nick Pollack’s Twitch office hours for questions.

via Pitcher List|

#debut #fantasy-baseball #pitching-performance

baseball3 months ago•28 min saved

Cole Reclaims the Spotlight in a Friday SP Roundup

Gerrit Cole makes a strong return from Tommy John surgery with 6 innings of 0 earned runs against Tampa Bay, signaling potential top-tier form but with questions on his secondary pitches; the Friday SP Roundup also highlights standout outings from Cristopher Sánchez, Gavin Williams, Noah Cameron, Miles Mikolas, Bubba Chandler and others, while noting a new author and streaming picks to come in the daily coverage.

via Pitcher List|

#baseball #fantasy-baseball #gerrit-cole

sports3 months ago•25 min saved

Yesavage Delivers Breakout Start, Headlines Wednesday SP Roundup

Pitcher List's SP Roundup reviews every Wednesday starter, led by Trey Yesavage’s breakout 6.0 IP, 0 ER gem vs. the Yankees (95+ mph velo, strong 4-seamer/slider, 8 Ks) and Kyle Harrison’s elite 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 11 Ks; the piece surveys a broad slate of starts, notes standout performances and pitfalls, and flags streamer targets, while mentioning that daily SP streaming picks have moved to the SP Matchups & Streamer Rankings article.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #pitcher-list #sp-roundup

sports3 months ago•13 min saved

Weekend SP Streamer Rankings: Top Fantasy Picks for 5/16–5/18

A fantasy baseball SP streamer guide for 5/16–5/18 that ranks today’s and upcoming-start pitchers in four tiers (Auto-Start, Probably Start, Questionable Start, Do Not Start) with separate tables for today, tomorrow, and (for PL Pro members) the day after. It combines PLV-based projections and PL Bot picks to identify top streaming options, uses rostered-thresholds (streaming picks defined as 20% or fewer owned), and explains the streaming record metric. The piece also mentions a 14-day Sit/Start SP Grid available to PL Pro members and invites readers to discuss the rankings on Twitch during weekday AMAs.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #pl-bot #plv-projections

sports3 months ago•33 min saved

Week 8: Fresh Top 100 Starting Pitchers for 2026 Fantasy Baseball

Weekly The List updates the Top 100 starting pitchers for 2026 fantasy baseball, tailored to 12-team 5×5 leagues with a focus on wins. It moves injured arms off the main rankings into a separate injuries table, uses a two-label system to describe players, and presents tiered rankings from Aces down to lower tiers, along with notes on upside vs. floor and stash opportunities for minor-league arms. The piece emphasizes ceiling-chasing, references daily SP Roundup and the Top 400 list for context, and includes sections on how to apply IL/rotation status and how the rankings shift week to week.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #injuries #rankings

sports3 months ago•29 min saved

Friday’s SP Roundup Highlights Early-Season Risers and Steady Arms

Nick Pollack breaks down every starting pitcher from Friday’s games in SP Roundup, spotlighting strong performances from Connelly Early, Dylan Cease, Jacob Misiorowski, and Michael McGreevy, plus notable outings like Ryne Nelson and Robbie Ray, while cautioning on durability and workload. The piece emphasizes CSW and pitch mix, offers value-driven takeaways for week-to-week fantasy pitching, and notes that streaming picks have moved to a dedicated SP Matchups article.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #pitching-stats #sp-roundup