Here are today and tomorrow’s daily SP Streamer rankings for fantasy baseball.
Every day of the 2024 baseball season, I’ll be looking at today 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!
Make sure to read the notes if you’re wondering why I’m favoring certain pitchers over others – I won’t get to everyone and hopefully I answer what questions you will have.
There is 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.
Finally, there are my streaming picks of the day, and please keep in mind that I am forced to pick a streamer every day. 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 these guys until 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. You can use the rankings to realize who those picks would be instead.
(Opener) – Outlines that a pitcher is being opened for that day & the pitcher listed will follow the opener.
As I do my rankings, I thought it would be helpful to showcase a table of how we’re ranking offenses (in alphabetical order by tier):
I’m sure it’ll change through the year + there are differences to be made about teams vs. LHP or RHP, but it works as a general table that y’all should keep in mind.
Alright, let’s get to it.
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, assessing pitcher and hitter skills at a much more granular level than your standard box score.
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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.
Nick’s 2024 Streamer Record: 60-43
My pick yesterday: Albert Suárez vs. CHC – L
PL Bot’s 2024 Streamer Record: 60-43
PL Bot’s Pick yesterday: David Peterson vs. WSN – W
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My streaming pick of the day is Underlined and Italicized.
Today’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
Auto Starts
Garrett Crochet vs. PIT – Aces gonna ace.
Tarik Skubal vs. LAD – Aces gonna ace.
Cole Ragans @ BOS – Aces gonna ace. Pew pew pew.
Joe Ryan @ SFG – Aces gonna ace.
Sonny Gray vs. CHC – Aces gonna ace
Gerrit Cole @ BAL – Aces gonna ace…in a bit of a test matchup. We want you to look like you, Cole.
Freddy Peralta vs. WSN – He has Cherry Bomb tendencies and all we can do is hope he goes on another second half run.
Probably Starts
Ranger Suárez vs. OAK – His last three haven’t gone his way, but this is Oakland.
Taj Bradley vs. CLE – Bradley has found an approach that works with four-seamers and splitters, believe it or not.
Tyler Anderson vs. SEA – He just went eight dominant frames and now gets the Mariners.
Sean Manaea vs. COL – Manaea’s new slider focus could work well, while hosting Rockie Road is a gift.
Questionable Starts
Hunter Brown vs. TEX – I’m questioning Brown’s two-month run heavily, especially after his destruction last time out. The breakers are not reliable and it worries me against a Rangers offense that has begun to show its fangs.
Bryan Woo @ LAA – Woo is returning from the IL (we’ve heard that one before) and I’d expect 4-5 frames.
Luis L. Ortiz @ CHW – Ortiz has been great with his cutter/slider/sinker combo, earning far more strikes than previously. Now against the CrySox, he looks primed to produce.
Carson Spiers vs. MIA – He’s command-focused and the Marlins could roll over.
Spencer Schwellenbach @ SDP – We saw a better approach from Schwellenbach, reducing four-seamer usage and favoring the sinker. It’s a solid Win chance against the Padres, too.
Andrew Heaney @ HOU – Heaney has his old slider from the Dodgers days recently, but the Astros aren’t a fun matchup.
Justin Wrobleski @ DET – He’s getting a second shot for the Dodgers and his four-seamer (outside of its horrible extension) can perform well against the Tigers. I’m curious if his secondaries can keep up.
UPDATE: James Paxton @ DET – The Win chance is still there…and so is the atrocious floor. I can’t believe he’s been healthy all year.
Yariel Rodríguez @ ARI – It’s been six frames in each of his last two games, though he’s likely still at 80 pitches + I’m not in adoration of his fastball/slider mix.
Do Not Starts
Carlos Carrasco @ TBR – He has a long enough leash against a poor team.
Cooper Criswell vs. KCR – Hey he’s back! And could go five decent frames.
Kyle Harrison vs. MIN – I don’t think he’s all that great…?
Ryne Nelson vs. TOR – Nelson has been on a decent run as he’s gotten away with his heater without the cutter that would push him into legitimacy.
Cade Povich vs. NYY – Povich just had a horrific day at the park and should be better against the Yankees. That said, the Yankees can wake up at any moment.
Randy Vásquez vs. ATL – He’s made it work and I don’t buy it, especially against Atlanta.
Hogan Harris @ PHI – Harris has had some success, but this is a strong Phillies squad.
Kyle Hendricks @ STL – The curveball is back and yet it didn’t do a whole lot to change the outcomes lately.
Yonny Chirinos @ CIN – He’ll likely be Dancing With The Disco across five frames in Cin City. That’s not a lot to chase at the risk of a terrible floor.
Tanner Gordon @ NYM – I dig his command focus and he’s out of Coors. Too bad the stuff is mediocre.
UPDATE: Marco Gonzales @ CHW – If he were healthy and in a Toby groove, I’d be okay with it, but this is a Still ILL.
Jackson Rutledge @ MIL – Absolutely not.
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Tomorrow’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
Auto Starts
George Kirby @ LAA – Aces gonna ace.
Seth Lugo @ BOS – It’s the final test for the AGA tag.
Grayson Rodriguez vs. NYY – Aces gonna ace, even against the Yankees.
Reynaldo López @ SDP – He’s a sturdy Holly.
Kutter Crawford vs. KCR – He’s also a sturdy Holly.
Probably Starts
Nathan Eovaldi @ HOU – Eovaldi has been fantastic, though I get that the Astros make for some concern.
Andrew Abbott vs. MIA – I don’t quite understand Abbott, but it’s the Marlins and I won’t deny this.
Christian Scott vs. COL – Scott has been pitching well and now gets Rockie Road. Seems like a clear stream.
José Berríos @ ARI – His curve and change were great in his last start and the Sneks aren’t too scary.
Gavin Williams @ TBR – I liked Gavin more in his last start with his curveball landing low as it should. The “Cutter” (I think it’s a slider that isn’t breaking as much) is working as a strike pitch and it’s the Rays. I’m for it.
Kyle Gibson vs. CHC – Gibson had an unfortunate frame and was cruising otherwise with both breakers. He’s in a good spot.
Simeon Woods Richardson @ SFG – I’m not the biggest SWR fan, but he’s been making it work and now gets the Giants. The stuff isn’t terribly great, though the command is better than average.
Questionable Starts
Luis Gil @ BAL – We all know what happened against the Orange Birds two weeks ago, though Gil got his iVB back in his last start against the Red Sox.
Luis L. Ortiz @ CHW – A decent streaming option as Ortiz has found an approach that works with fastballs, cutters, and sliders.
Edward Cabrera @ CIN – He tossed about 80 pitches last time out and could be pushed more here with strikeouts aplenty.
Mitchell Parker @ MIL – Parker has been a Toby, though this is a tough date in Milwaukee.
Matt Waldron vs. ATL – If the Knuckler is there, Waldron could fare well.
José Soriano vs. SEA – The Mariners make it a digestible time, though Soriano needs to feature enough strikes.
Justin Wrobleski @ DET – He’s getting a second shot for the Dodgers and his four-seamer (outside of its horrible extension) can perform well against the Tigers. I’m curious if his secondaries can keep up.
Chris Flexen vs. PIT – Flexen has squeezed a ton out of his arsenal out of late and it’s the Pirates.
Do Not Starts
Hayden Birdsong vs. MIN – I’m not impressed by Birdsong enough to let him fly here. The heater command + questionable secondaries make me nervous without a massive ceiling.
Zack Littell vs. CLE – He just got trounced and the Guardians aren’t a fun lineup to face.
Hayden Wesneski @ STL – The sweeper is good, does he have anything else to support it?
Mitch Spence @ PHI – If the cutters and sliders are spotted well, it can work.
Yilber Diaz vs. TOR – He’s…okay. There could be something of intrigue from his second outing.
Tyler Phillips vs. OAK – Phillips is getting the call with Wheeler on the mend. He’s a kitchen sink arm and it’s possible he steals a Win in his debut.
Spencer Arrighetti vs. TEX – He’s far too volatile.
Javier Assad @ STL – It’s a Still ILL.
Keider Montero vs. LAD – He throws hard and could locate well + the secondaries could show up. Unlikely against the Dodgers, of course.
Lance Lynn vs. CHC – If you add the two Ls, you’ll likely get a third.
Dallas Keuchel vs. WSN – He’s found a way in his last two, but there’s no way he’s turning into a Vargas Rule, right? Yeaaaaaah, this can’t happen.
Ryan Feltner @ NYM – Let’s not…?
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