SP Streamers for today's, tomorrow's and the day after tomorrow's games for fantasy baseball.
Every day of the 2025 baseball season, I'll be looking at today's and tomorrow's slate of scheduled starting pitchers and ranking their matchups for your fantasy baseball streams.
There's a lot that goes into this and you can hang out with me on Playback.tv/pitcherlist to talk about the specific ranks as I make them every weekday morning from 10am - 12pm ET. If you have questions about these ranks, please ask during the morning Playback AMA. Those are my office hours as I generally don't answer comments on the site.
There are four tiers to these rankings with 12-teamers in mind:
Auto-Start - Just do it. Don't overthink this, start the man. This includes "if I have them rostered, I'm starting them" pitchers.
Probably Start - I'm likely starting these arms, though I recognize there is more risk than we'd like there to be. Either it's a tough matchup for a good-not-elite pitcher or a weak lineup for a volatile arm. These pitchers have a 50% or greater chance of performing well in my view and I'm starting them in the majority of situations.
Questionable Start - Think of this tier as "I don't want to start these pitchers in a vacuum, but you could do worse." Streamers found in this tier are not pitchers I'm targeting and are only if you are in dire need of one. To play it safe with streaming, just start the Probably Start streamers.
Do Not Start - The reward is not worth the risk. Don't do it. Seriously, these pitchers have a very slim chance of success or sometimes none at all.
Obviously, there will be circumstances where pitchers should move between teams for your situation specifically and these new tiers should act as a little more help than the straight table from last year.
Please keep in mind that streaming is far from a perfect play. In fact, if they work out over half the time, I'd consider it a success. These matchup rankings & streamer picks are going to be wildly different than the actual results throughout the year, so please, have sympathy before the scathing comments and tweets. I'm only trying to help!
There is a second table (and now third for PL Pro members) 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.
And of course, there are my streaming picks of the day. Please keep in mind that for my streaming record, I am forced to pick a streamer every day even if they are in the bottom tier. Those highlighted in Green are that day's streaming pick in the second tier and I'd roll with them everywhere. Those in Yellow are in the third tier and should be okay if you're searching for something on a given day, but I don't recommend streaming unless you're in need. Finally, those are Red are those I really don't want to start (they are labeled as "Do Not Start", after all) but have no other choice. Don't stream Do Not Start pitchers unless you are truly desperate. A streaming pick is defined as "rostered in 20% or fewer leagues" according to Fantasy Pros. This really emphasizes the point that I'd be happy if over 50% of these worked. I could do the whole sub 30/40% rostered, but there's no fun in that and it applies to a smaller audience.
As I do my rankings, I thought it would be helpful to showcase a table of how we're ranking offenses, granted by our PLV powered Projections (in alphabetical order by tier):
Remember, these offensive rankings are based on each offense's Process+ so far this year and how we project their lineups moving forward. It means you're going to see a little different offensive rankings than you may see elsewhere and there will always be some surprises. This is based on skills, not purely results!
To spice up these streaming recommendations, I've included our new daily fantasy baseball projections powered by PLV, and I'll be competing against PL Bot to pick the best streaming option each day.
These projections are different from your typical projections as they incorporate our pitch quantifier PLV, assessing pitcher and hitter skills at a much more granular level than your standard box score.
To get access to PL Bot's picks each day, sign up for PL Pro here.
The streaming record is determined by "Was this a productive game for 12-teamers if I started them?" Roughly a "PQS" with a Win and a strikeout per inning with a sub 1.20 WHIP, with a minimum of 5 IP. Close calls are decided by Playback chat.
Note: If no pitcher under 20% rostered would have qualified for a "Streaming Win," no loss is granted.
(Opener) - Outlines that a pitcher is being opened for that day & the pitcher listed will follow the opener.
Nick's 2025 Streamer Record: 62-25
My Pick yesterday: Win - Lucas Giolito @ SFG
My Pick today: Eduardo Rodriguez @ CHW
My Pick tomorrow: Ryne Nelson @ CHW
My Pick day after tomorrow: Unlock with PL Pro
My picks for the day after tomorrow are located at the bottom of this article for PL Pro members.
PL Bot's 2025 Streamer Record: 60-27
PL Bot's Pick yesterday: Loss - David Festa vs. MIL
PL Bot's Pick today: Unlock with PL Pro
PL Bot's Pick tomorrow: Unlock with PL Pro
PL Bot's Pick day after tomorrow: Unlock with PL Pro
PL Bot's Picks are located at the bottom of this article for PL Pro members.
Monday 6/23 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Auto-Starts
Spencer Schwellenbach @ NYM - He's looking like an ace and you're not benching him.
Bryan Woo @ MIN - Woo responded after he lost his "AGA" tag and here's to him reclaiming it soon.
Probably Starts
NONE - I don't put pitchers in tiers just to make sure there's someone in it. I got you.
Questionable Starts
Eduardo Rodriguez @ CHW - Eduardo pitched well against the Jays and I'm encouraged that he can pull off a stream against the White Sox and possibly the Marlins after, too.
Chad Patrick vs. PIT - The cutter is legit and if he has something else helping, he can come through against the Pirates.
Ben Brown @ STL - I see Brown as a "HIPSTER" who breaks the "Huascar Rule".
Trevor Rogers vs. TEX - I dug the skill set of Rogers in his last outing with fastballs up and sliders + changeups down. This one could work out against the Rangers.
Matthew Liberatore vs. CHC - Liberatore isn't blowing away batters and this is the Cubs.
Nick Lodolo vs. NYY - It's the Yankees.
Shane Smith vs. ARI - It's the Sneks.
Bailey Ober vs. SEA - It's Ober. He's really in a funk and I wouldn't be shocked if an IL stint was on the horizon.
Do Not Starts
Jack Kochanowicz vs. BOS - It's a decent matchup, sadly I'm not seeing enough growth from the Jack of One Trade, even if he hit 100 mph in the first inning last game (he fell to 93/94 mph by his final frame).
Stephen Kolek vs. WSN - He'll throw strikes along the edges and it's not enough for fantasy relevance.
Mitchell Parker @ SDP - Maybe the "BSB" is there with high heaters and low curveballs again? That would be awesome.
Walker Buehler @ LAA - Buehler just got trounced by the Mariners in Seattle and we should pause for a moment.
Patrick Corbin @ BAL - His streak of 3 ER or fewer was broken last time out, though his slider command has been stellar. There's a chance he spins the breaker well against the orange birds, but the ceiling is limited.
Allan Winans @ CIN - With "The Fratty Pirate" hitting the IL, the Yankees are turning to Winans to fill in until Marcus Stroman is ready to go. Maybe you get a cheap Win?
Paul Blackburn vs. ATL - Absolutely not. I wonder how many more starts Blackburn has in the Mets' rotation, if any.
Braxton Ashcraft @ MIL - This looks like it'll be a bullpen game.
Tuesday 6/24 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Auto-Starts
Tarik Skubal vs. ATH - Aces gonna ace.
Garrett Crochet @ LAA - Aces gonna ace.
Carlos Rodón @ CIN - Aces gonna ace.
Spencer Strider @ NYM - Strider's four-seamer command isn't as good as his sliders and that does bring some worry, but hot dang has he killed it.
Framber Valdez vs. PHI - I'm not docking Valdez for rough command in "Sacré Verde", even against the Phillies.
Freddy Peralta vs. PIT - It's the Pirates and this could be incredible if "Professor Chaos" is off doing laundry.
Kris Bubic vs. TBR - I don't see a good reason not to start Bubic here.
Ranger Suárez @ HOU - He's in one of his stretches of great command and you don't let go.
Probably Starts
Luis Castillo @ MIN - He's been good enough with his four-seamer that we're keeping him in the lineup against the Twins.
Jameson Taillon @ STL - I'm a little worried about his changeup disappearing last start and the sweeper's lack of precision across his last few starts.
Ryne Nelson @ CHW - Ryne has a stupid good four-seamer last time out and now it's the White Sox. If he gets anything else working underneath, it could be a stud game.
Questionable Starts
Charlie Morton vs. TEX - Morton has been cruising and you may want in on this "Vargas Rule".
Tyler Anderson vs. BOS - The command has been better than the lines have looked, he just needs a questionable offense. Oh, sup Red Sox on the road.
Chris Paddack vs. SEA - Last start was absurd and not what we should expect from Paddack.
Do Not Starts
Eric Lauer @ CLE - He just had an outstanding outing and the biggest caltalyst has been his four-seamer earning whiffs upstairs to RHB. The Guardians are sure to serve a hefty dose to him in this one and it could work out. I'm not ready to circle it, though deeper leagues should consider it.
Taj Bradley @ KCR - You do you. He's a "HIPSTER" I don't want to deal with.
Ryan Bergert vs. WSN - I like the four-seamer + slider, though that works best against RHB, not the LHB-focused Nats.
Andrew Heaney @ MIL - Heaney has random moments and who knows if this is one of them.
Chase Burns vs. NYY - This is SO FUN. Grab him in every league. It's the Yankees in GABP + the rule of "Don't start MLB debuts", but pick him up and watch the actual live broadcast with me and the Pitcher List community FREE on playback.tv/pitcherlist Tuesday night at 7:00 pm ET.
Justin Verlander vs. MIA - It's possbile he's back to flirtations with 95 mph on his heater and locating well, but the floor is too low without an incredible ceiling.
Luis Severino @ DET - At least it's away from "Sacré Verde", but I just don't love what Severino does.
Justin Wrobleski @ COL - Is he actually starting or acting as a bulk follower? If so, I'm awfully curious how his 97/98 mph four-seamer plays.
Jacob Latz @ BAL - The changeup can be filthy down with high vert four-seamers up top, but the command is highly suspect.
Erick Fedde vs. CHC - It's the Cubs. A desperate QS play.
Sean Burke vs. ARI - It's the Sneks.
Trevor Williams @ SDP - #NeverTrevor.
Cal Quantrill @ SFG - Please don't.
Logan Allen vs. TOR - Maybe this is too low for Allen, though I hate throwing LHP against the Jays.
Frankie Montas Jr. vs. ATL - It's a "Still ILL" and I'm not expecting much here. Remember, he wasn't close to being a stud last season when healthy.
Germán Márquez vs. LAD - This looks so terrible on paper.
Wednesday 6/25 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
New for PL Pro members - I am making the streaming table for an extra day out (no write-ups as these pitchers change often). I wanted to add a bonus for those who support us without taking anything away from everyone else, and I thought this was a good compromise.
