Nick's 2026 Streamer Record: 77-58
My Pick yesterday: Win - Martín Pérez (https://pitcherlist.com/player/martin-perez/) vs. NYM (W): 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 Hits, 3 BB, 2 K
My Pick today: Tyler Mahle (https://pitcherlist.com/player/tyler-mahle/) vs. NYM
My Pick tomorrow: Max Scherzer (https://pitcherlist.com/player/max-scherzer/) vs. BOS
My Pick day after tomorrow:
Nick's 14-day SP Sit/Start Grid with Tiers:
PL Bot's 2026 Streamer Record: 73-62
PL Bot's Pick yesterday: Win - Cody Bradford (https://pitcherlist.com/player/cody-bradford/) @ LAA (L): 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 Hits, 1 BB, 1 K
PL Bot's Pick today:
PL Bot's Pick tomorrow
PL Bot's Pick day after tomorrow:
Wednesday 8/12 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Auto-Starts
Zack Wheeler (https://pitcherlist.com/player/zack-wheeler/) @ STL –Aces gonna ace.
Drew Rasmussen (https://pitcherlist.com/player/drew-rasmussen/) @ ATH –Aces gonna ace.
Probably Starts
Dustin May (https://pitcherlist.com/player/dustin-may/) @ SDP –He’s cooking and the Padres aren’t scary.
Robbie Ray (https://pitcherlist.com/player/robbie-ray/) vs. MIL –Make way! It’s Ray vs. May in a display of new teams for which they play.Okay.Here’s to another day taking a step forward with Ray’s arsenal.
Bryce Miller (https://pitcherlist.com/player/bryce-miller/) @ NYY –Miller is on the road, but the Yankee offense has been lagging and he just had the command we saw when he initially returned, even if it’s under 96 mph.
Merrill Kelly (https://pitcherlist.com/player/merrill-kelly/) vs. COL –It’s Rockie Road. I know, that’s not a lock for success, and Kelly sure is susceptible to a poor floor, but the change should be good enough.
Foster Griffin (https://pitcherlist.com/player/foster-griffin/) @ DET –Griffin has been on a decline for a month, though it’s the Tigers. I’m still sending him out there.
Shane Baz (https://pitcherlist.com/player/shane-baz/) @ MIN –Baz has been kinda great, save for the higher-than-ideal WHIP. The curve is cool and his fastballs are doing enough, while the change/cutter leaves a bit to be desired. The Twins are an easy enough matchup to go for it.
José Soriano (https://pitcherlist.com/player/jose-soriano/) vs. BOS –We’re seeing fewer four-seamers and more curves with the Jays and while that seems like a good thing, itisthe approach we saw last year from Soriano. Remember, the hot stretch was due to the four-seamer getting more attentionandit recording a boatload of strikes. Without the strikes, it makes sense to pull back the four-seamer, but it lowers the ceiling.
Questionable Starts
Tyler Mahle (https://pitcherlist.com/player/tyler-mahle/) vs. NYM –Mahle is 93/94 mph and the Mets are not a scary crew.
Framber Valdez (https://pitcherlist.com/player/framber-valdez/) vs. CLE –It’s a little bit of a trap play against the Guardians for those who saw Valdez’s last outing and thought he was back.He wasn’t – he needed four double-plays to survive.
Ranger Suarez (https://pitcherlist.com/player/ranger-suarez/) @ TOR –Suarez is not locked in. He could get back to it here, but I prefer to wait for one start to showcase he’s back in rhythm before slotting him in, especially with his 70-pitch peak since returning from the IL.
Will Warren (https://pitcherlist.com/player/will-warren/) vs. SEA –Warren is fine. I’m not too encouraged by the changeup (it goes in and out), and I still worry about his fastballs.
Eric Lauer (https://pitcherlist.com/player/eric-lauer/) vs. KCR –This may be the last time we see Lauer getting a start for the Dodgers as Snell returns to the rotation and the Dodgers need another reliever without Ohtani in the rotation (another pitcher without sacrificing a roster spot). He failed last time out, but this is the Royals. A cheap Win can still be had.
Kyle Leahy (https://pitcherlist.com/player/kyle-leahy/) vs. PHI –Leahy has been more productive than I expected as of late, and it’s possible he executes well enough to keep the streak going.
David Peterson (https://pitcherlist.com/player/david-peterson/) @ WSH –Peterson’s time with the Cubs has been better than expected, but we the command take a major step back in his last start. Still, it’s a great defense and the Nationals are far weaker in August.
Zebby Matthews (https://pitcherlist.com/player/zebby-matthews/) vs. BAL –Matthews is finding more strikeouts and is a consistent volume option if you’re searching for it. The floor isterrible,though.
Tatsuya Imai (https://pitcherlist.com/player/tatsuya-imai/) (Opener) @ SFG –He’ll be opened for by Bryan King (https://pitcherlist.com/player/bryan-king/) and it’s possible that the wider arsenal in a great situation brings out the best in Imai.
Do Not Starts
Zac Thornton (https://pitcherlist.com/player/zac-thornton/) @ ATL –Thornton rebounded last time out, but the four-seamer and cutter combo still needs more support.
Jack Perkins (https://pitcherlist.com/player/jack-perkins-2/) vs. TBR –Perkins has given us some strong outings, yet I’m not comfortable starting him Sacré Verde.
Luis Castillo (https://pitcherlist.com/player/luis-castillo/) vs. CIN –The leash will be long against his former squad, if that’s what you need. The quality is a major question.
Cal Quantrill (https://pitcherlist.com/player/cal-quantrill/) @ LAA –Quantrill has done far better than expected with his cutter and splitter and is stepping in for an injured Eovaldi. He’s a sneaky stream, though this has a high chance of being a Wonka.
Rhett Lowder (https://pitcherlist.com/player/rhett-lowder/) @ CHW –Lowder’s slider and change are good enough that he can mask risky fastballs over the plate for six innings. A boring play that could be a QS for those in need.
George Klassen (https://pitcherlist.com/player/george-klassen/) vs. TEX –Klassen had higher strike rates in the minors across the last four weeks, and didn’t show that in full in his return to the bigs over the weekend. I won’t rule out a higher strike rate here that forces us to pay attention.
Jackson Kent (https://pitcherlist.com/player/jackson-kent/) vs. CHC –It’s an MLB debut! Y’all should follow the PILOT Rule, of course, but here’s the low-down: He’s a southpaw with a 93/94 mph heater, a slider he loves, and a changeup that is struggling to stay above a 50% strike rate. He’s gotten whiffs on all three pitches during his time in the minors for the Nationals, and I think of him as a discount Connor Prielipp (https://pitcherlist.com/player/connor-prielipp/) with a bigger push to figure out the changeup, but a worse fastball and curveball.
Janson Junk (https://pitcherlist.com/player/janson-junk/) vs. PIT –This could be a quiet five-inning outing of decency. At the same time, I really hate trusting Junk and his short leash.
Adrian Houser (https://pitcherlist.com/player/adrian-houser/) vs. HOU –Houser may get an opener and survive for a bit in Oracle Park.
Carmen Mlodzinski (https://pitcherlist.com/player/carmen-mlodzinski/) @ MIA –I’m not too impressed by Mlodzinski’s arsenal, nor do I trust the Pirates to let him go long.
Ryan Feltner (https://pitcherlist.com/player/ryan-feltner/) @ ARI –At least it’s away from Coors.
Daniel Lynch IV (https://pitcherlist.com/player/daniel-lynch-iv/) @ LAD –He’s not stretched out yet + the Dodgers.
Wednesday 8/12 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Thursday 8/13 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Auto-Starts
Jacob deGrom (https://pitcherlist.com/player/jacob-degrom/) @ LAA –Aces gonna ace.
Logan Gilbert (https://pitcherlist.com/player/logan-gilbert/) @ NYY –Aces gonna ace.
Max Fried (https://pitcherlist.com/player/max-fried/) vs. SEA –He sure feels like he’s on the verge of AGA.
Payton Tolle (https://pitcherlist.com/player/payton-tolle/) @ TOR –He’s fresh off 14 strikeouts. How could you sit him?
Parker Messick (https://pitcherlist.com/player/parker-messick/) @ DET –Messick is up to 95 mph again and I love it.
Kevin Gausman (https://pitcherlist.com/player/kevin-gausman/) @ WSH –Gausman’s new squad is exactly what he needs.
Probably Starts
Braxton Ashcraft (https://pitcherlist.com/player/braxton-ashcraft/) @ MIA –It’s been a bit of a struggle for Ashcraft to dominate with his secondaries as of late, but I expect him to find the high CSW marks again.
Walbert Ureña (https://pitcherlist.com/player/walbert-urena/) vs. TEX –It was a no-good, terrible, bad third inning. Let’s not forget everything about him because of it.
Cade Cavalli (https://pitcherlist.com/player/cade-cavalli/) vs. CHC –Cavalli is a new pitcher since the boosted velocity, and I’d be tempted to let him fly against any squad.
Roki Sasaki (https://pitcherlist.com/player/roki-sasaki/) vs. MIL –The heat is there, and the splitter feel is looking good enough to make this work.
Questionable Starts
Taj Bradley (https://pitcherlist.com/player/taj-bradley/) vs. PHI –I wish he weren’t acting like a HIPSTER, but here we are.
Keider Montero (https://pitcherlist.com/player/keider-montero/) vs. CLE –Montero has been a WHIP fiend this year, and hopefully he can continue to do so against the LHB-heavy Guardians. I have a little worry here given that Montero’s best pitch is his slider to RHB.
Andrew Abbott (https://pitcherlist.com/player/andrew-abbott/) @ CHW –Abbott will do his normal discount SWATCH routine and let’s hope it gets him through six.
Do Not Starts
Aaron Nola (https://pitcherlist.com/player/aaron-nola/) @ MIN –You never know with Nola. The last outing looked similar to everything we’ve seen this year, and worked in his favor. Maybe it’ll strike again.
Shane Drohan (https://pitcherlist.com/player/shane-drohan/) @ LAD –Drohan hasn’t come through lately + it’s the Dodgers.
Max Scherzer (https://pitcherlist.com/player/max-scherzer/) vs. BOS –Scherzer has been shockingly decent lately and the Red Sox traditionally dislike RHP. It’s either him or Phillips for the stream, and at the very least, I’d go with the one who has gone longer lately. Don’t do either.
Tyler Phillips (https://pitcherlist.com/player/tyler-phillips/) vs. PIT –There is still some intrigue here, but I wouldn’t. You shouldn’t. He gets limited often, too.
Davis Martin (https://pitcherlist.com/player/davis-martin/) vs. CIN –Martin hasn’t beenitfor a while.
Thursday 8/13 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Friday 8/14 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
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PL Pro Members have access to my 14-Day Sit/Start SP Grid, which ranks all expected starters into four tiers over the next 14 days. Here is an example from last season. (https://pitcherlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sit-Start.png)
Nick’s 14-day SP Sit/Start Grid with Tiers:
Friday 8/14’s Starting Pitcher Streamers:
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