All articles tagged with #starting pitchers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fantasy baseball players get a four-tier SP streamer guide (Auto Start, Probably Start, Questionable Start, Do Not Start) covering today through 5/10, including today/tomorrow matchups, rostership thresholds, and color-coded picks, plus PLV-powered projections and a PL Bot comparison. The piece lists top auto-starts, strong probable starts, and cautious do-not-start options, along with notes on a 14-day Sit/Start SP Grid for PL Pro members and a Twitch AMA, while warning that matchups can change and streaming results vary.
Weekly update to The List ranks the top 100 starting pitchers for 2026 in a 12-team, 5x5 framework with Wins as the primary category, explains the ranking rules, and shows an injury table separating IL arms from the main list. The note emphasizes upside in the back half, two-label player shorthand (e.g., Aces, Holly, Vargas Rule), and that IL’d arms are removed from The List but considered for future rests; it also includes a Nick’s stash of potential minor-league starters, honorable mentions, and a team-sorted secondary section. The top of the list features Paul Skenes, Cam Schlittler, Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom and Shohei Ohtani, with further tiers detailing confidence and risk, plus guidance to follow the daily SP Roundup and the Top 400 SPs for broader context.
Nick Pollack reviews every Saturday starter, highlighting standout performances (like Will Warren’s 7 innings with 11 strikeouts and Gavin Williams’ 11-K gem) while calling out missteps and fluctuations in command. The piece dives into CSW rates, pitch usage, and mechanics, offering streaming guidance and guidance on who to hold or drop, and pointing readers to daily SP Matchups & Streamer Rankings for the best upcoming streamer options. It also teases next-week plans and encourages questions via his Twitch sessions.
Pitcher List’s Nick Pollack breaks down every Friday starter, headlined by Kris Bubic’s 7.0 IP, 0 ER gem vs. the White Sox. The round features standout performances (Shota Imanaga’s 6 scoreless innings with 9 Ks; Keider Montero’s 6 scoreless; Walker Buehler’s 6 innings; Dustin May’s 6 innings) and volatility (Paddack’s new sweeper showing progress; Luzardo’s up-and-down night; Imai’s short outing followed by injury news). The day’s Game of the Day chatter centers on Jack Leiter vs. Emmet Sheehan, with streaming considerations for the weekend. Overall, several arms delivered in shallow formats while others faced setbacks, underscoring early-season volatility and matchup-driven decisions.
Pitcher List’s Nick Pollack recaps every Monday starting pitcher outing, led by Lance McCullers Jr.’s 7-inning gem vs. Boston that underscored his high-end upside but ongoing volatility. He surveys a broad slate—Roupp, Elder, Castillo, Cabrera, Messick, Soroka, Leiter, Harrison and more—commenting on velocity, CSW, and pitch mix while flagging a mix of promising signs and red flags. He highlights potential breakouts (Cabrera, Messick, Soroka, Harrison) and warns on others (Bassitt, Verlander, Paddack), and notes streaming picks have moved to the SP Matchups & Streamer Rankings article, with a Twitch office-hours invite for questions.