All articles tagged with #pitcher rankings
ESPN provides fantasy baseball lineup advice, pitcher rankings, and betting tips for Wednesday's MLB games, highlighting key pitchers to stream or avoid, optimal hitter matchups, and prop bets, with insights into weather and park factors affecting game outcomes.
Eno Sarris provides an in-depth analysis of fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings for the rest of the season, emphasizing the importance of advanced metrics like Stuff+, Location+, and Pitching+. He highlights pitchers who have shown significant improvement or regression in their performance and offers insights on how to use these rankings based on league depth and team needs. Zach Wheeler emerges as the new top-ranked pitcher due to his improving velocity and favorable team situation.
The 2024 two-start pitcher rankings feature tiers including Set and Forget, Probably Start, Questionable, and Avoid, with recommendations for fantasy baseball lineups. Notable pitchers like Zack Wheeler, Zac Gallen, Luis Castillo, and Blake Snell are highlighted, while Reese Olson is named as the Two-Start Streamer of the Week. The article also provides insights on various pitchers and their matchups, offering guidance for fantasy baseball managers.
ESPN provides fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades for Sunday's MLB games. Max Scherzer returns after missing his last start with neck spasms, while Andrew Heaney is the highest ranked streamer on the card. Sunday isn't ideal for making up points by streaming pitchers as most of the available starters are tasked with tough matchups. The article also includes bullpen usage watch and best sub-50% rostered hitters for Sunday.
Tuesday's MLB games offer several serviceable pitchers in elite matchups to stream, including Jose Butto, Eric Lauer, and Griffin Canning. The best pitching weather is in Wrigley, where you could look to pad your ratios and maybe pick up a vulture win from some of their relievers. For those hunting for homers, consider the Rangers going into the league's top power park to face the weak Luke Weaver. If you're looking to pad your stolen bases, matchups don't get much better than facing Noah Syndergaard.
Sunday's MLB games feature a full slate of matchups, with Matthew Boyd and the Tigers hosting Logan Webb and the Giants in the early game, and Andrew Heaney and the Rangers visiting Framber Valdez and the Astros in the Sunday Night Baseball matchup. Fantasy baseball players can find starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades, and streaming options to help make smart lineup decisions. Shortstop injuries have left the position lacking depth, but Zach Neto of the Angels could provide some help.
Friday's MLB games feature a full slate of matchups, including the Toronto Blue Jays hosting the Tampa Bay Rays in a potentially high-scoring affair. Other notable matchups include the San Francisco Giants' Sean Manaea facing the Detroit Tigers and the Miami Marlins taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fantasy baseball players should consider starting Drew Rasmussen and Marco Gonzales, while Jose Berrios and Trevor Rogers may be risky options. Bullpen usage is also a factor to watch, with Josh Hader and Devin Williams potentially unavailable for the Milwaukee Brewers. THE BAT X projection system recommends targeting hitters like Jorge Soler and Garrett Cooper, while avoiding players like Matt Chapman and Adolis Garcia.
Grayson Rodriguez is the best streaming option for Tuesday's MLB games, followed by David Peterson and Alex Wood. The Dodgers' relievers are also a good choice for boosting ratios and adding strikeouts. The Cardinals and Angels have good offensive matchups, with Tyler O'Neill, Dylan Carlson, and Hunter Renfroe among the top hitters to target. Salvador Perez, MJ Melendez, and Bobby Witt Jr. are among the worst over-50% rostered hitters for Tuesday.
Saturday's MLB games offer several streaming options for fantasy baseball managers, including Zach Eflin, who faces a weak Detroit Tigers offense. Brendan Donovan, who carries eligibility at three different positions and reportedly retooled his swing over the offseason, is a promising hitter to watch. Justin Verlander's injury puts Tylor Megill in the streamer conversation for deeper leagues. Lefty hitters Max Kepler, Trevor Larnach, and Nick Gordon are worth considering against Jordan Lyles. The article also provides starting pitcher rankings and best/worst hitter recommendations.