Rankings of the SP Streamers for today’s, tomorrow’s and the day after tomorrow’s games for fantasy baseball.
Every day of the 2026 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 twitch.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 Twitch 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):
PLV Projections Team Offense Ranking (3/25 Update)
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! If you have questions about these offense rankings, reach out to Kyle Bland (@blandalytics).
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 Twitch 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 2026 Streamer Record: 1-3
My Pick yesterday: Loss – Max Meyer vs. COL
My Pick today: Ryan Weathers @ SEA
My Pick tomorrow: Max Scherzer vs. COL
My Pick day after tomorrow:
In addition, PL Pro Members have access to my 14-Day Sit/Start SP Grid, ranking all expected starters into the four tiers across the next fourteen days. You can find it on the PL Pro Hub Page.
PL Bot’s 2026 Streamer Record: 2-2
PL Bot’s Pick yesterday: Loss – Max Meyer vs. COL
PL Bot’s Pick today:
PL Bot’s Pick tomorrow
PL Bot’s Pick day after tomorrow:
Monday 3/30 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Auto-Starts
Chase Burns vs. PIT – He won’t go super long, but the quality is going to be lovely.
Kris Bubic vs. MIN – Bubic is healthy. Enjoy it.
Edward Cabrera vs. LAA – Cabrera isn’t at his peak and yet, it’s the Angels.
Probably Starts
Cody Ponce vs. COL – I love this start for Ponce and was even tempted to put him in the top tier.
Ryan Weathers @ SEA – Same with Weathers. The raw numbers of the spring weren’t ideal, but the stuff is premium. Can’t wait for this one.
Kyle Harrison vs. TBR – The blister seems to be okay and the Rays are not a strong offense.
Clay Holmes @ STL – I’m not a huge fan of The Adobe, but it’s the Cardinals.
Questionable Starts
Braxton Ashcraft @ CIN – I wonder how long he’ll go for + it’s not great pitching in Cincy.
Ranger Suarez @ HOU – He has looked terrible in the spring and may need a few starts to get going.
Luis Castillo vs. NYY – It’s Casty at home, but it’s also the Yankees. I wonder if we’ll see that cutter inside to LHB.
Jack Leiter @ BAL – He’s a volatile arm. If he can execute, he’ll dominate. That’s a big IF.
Landen Roupp @ SDP – I think we’re going to see improvement from Roupp across the year, though it’s wise to be careful against a good Padres squad.
Chris Paddack vs. CHW – Paddack is fine and it’s the White Sox.
Davis Martin @ MIA – Ditto with Martin vs. the Marlins.
Jacob Lopez @ ATL – The strikeout potential is there and it’s not in Sacré Verde.
Michael Soroka vs. DET – Soroka’s new cutter/slider may be just what he needs. I want to wait one start before signing on.
Chris Bassitt vs. TEX – I just don’t love what Bassitt does. There’s a shot at 5/6 boring frames, though.
Justin Verlander @ ARI – Verlander is kinda looking like last year’s Verlander, which could be good enough for the Sneks.
Kyle Leahy vs. NYM – I kinda dig Leahy’s stuff, but the Mets are a hurdle. This stream is secretly a spec-add stash.
Do Not Starts
Taijuan Walker vs. WSN – Even though it’s the Nats, I just cannot get behind Walker and his lack of stuff.
Parker Messick @ LAD – I’m a fan of Messick. I’m not a fan of facing the Dodgers.
Simeon Woods Richardson @ KCR – He had diminished velocity in the spring while fighting for a spot and it doesn’t appear to be the guy we saw last fall. Hopefully he appears and we can add him to the menu.
Foster Griffin @ PHI – He’s on #SwatchWatch2026, which means we’re just monitoring against the Phillies.
Lance McCullers Jr. vs. BOS – I do not expect five frames here. There may be some strikeouts, but the control is so volatile.
Walker Buehler vs. SFG – I want to believe. Make me believe.
Ryan Johnson @ CHC – He’s not the young arm to go after.
Tomoyuki Sugano @ TOR – Sugano isn’t in Coors yet, but he’s not a guy to target.
Nick Martinez @ MIL – He was delayed with a hamstring issue and wasn’t looking good prior.
Roki Sasaki vs. CLE – I don’t buy Sasaki at all.
Bryce Elder vs. ATH – I feel for Atlanta fans who have to endure this. Good luck.
Monday 3/30 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Tuesday 3/31 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Auto-Starts
Max Fried @ SEA – Aces gonna ace.
Hunter Brown vs. BOS – Aces gonna ace.
Jacob deGrom @ BAL – Aces gonna ace without a stiff neck PLEASE. This won’t be Latz if he doesn’t go (too soon), and I’m not interested in whoever else it would be. Likely a bullpen game with a hint of Latz…?
Shohei Ohtani vs. CLE – Aces gonna ace. 81 pitches in his final spring outing.
Logan Gilbert vs. NYY – Aces gonna ace.
Logan Webb @ SDP – Aces gonna not have a blow-up inning.
Bubba Chandler @ CIN – Alright Chandler, don’t be like the other youngins and shake off those jitters.
Kodai Senga @ STL – Senga was better in the spring and heading to Busch Stadium is a lovely time.
Shane McClanahan @ MIL – If you have McShane, you’re starting McShane. Don’t expect 96 mph (but wouldn’t that be dope), and he’ll likely be limited to 70/75 pitches across five frames.
Probably Starts
Max Scherzer vs. COL – It’s Rockie Road and Mad Max is still a solid arm.
Zach Eflin vs. TEX – I’m a fan of Eflin’s uptick in velocity in the spring as he pitches for a winning club that will give him a long leash.
Brandon Woodruff vs. TBR – Apparently he’s good to go…? If you have him, you’re letting him fly against the Rays.
Andrew Painter vs. WSN – Painter’s fastball isn’t overpowering, but if the command is remotely decent, he should be fine. It’s the Nats.
Brandon Williamson vs. PIT – A sneaky Toby arm here. Williamson could cruise through 5/6 frames against a mediocre Pirates squad.
Brayan Bello @ HOU – He looked fine in his last start of the spring, but will have to execute the sinker and breaker to get through the RHB-heavy Astros crew.
Questionable Starts
Brandon Pfaadt vs. DET – Pfaadt had the right approach in the spring, but I still question if the quality is there.
José Soriano @ CHC – He demolished the Astros, though the Cubs are not as RHB-loaded. I understand you’re going to do it, I preach WHIP caution.
Casey Mize @ ARI – I really don’t like this one, but he’ll have a long leash. Remember, he was battling his mechanics in the spring.
Tanner Bibee @ LAD – Is he cleared to pitch? Will they let him fly? Will he have the same absurd gains in vert to 18″+? CAN HE SURVIVE THE DODGERS?!
Do Not Starts
Jameson Taillon vs. LAA – Taillon wasn’t locked in during the spring as he was working on a ton of different things. I imagine we’ll see a step forward here, but it’s too low of a floor to chase the mediocre ceiling.
Janson Junk vs. CHW – He has the starting gig for the Marlins and I’m not all that impressed with his arsenal.
Andre Pallante vs. NYM – I like that Pallante is moving more toward the sinker, and there’s still a lot more to do.
Zack Littell @ PHI – We saw a worse Littell in the spring and it’s the Phillies.
Germán Márquez vs. SFG – He won’t return 22 whiffs again. That was ridiculous.
Erick Fedde @ MIA – Don’t Trust The Ericks. Uhhh. I know what I said.
Aaron Civale @ ATL – He swapped spots with Lopez and I still don’t want to touch this.
José Suarez vs. ATH – I may be underrating this one slightly as Suarez has been a SWATCH in the past, but nah. It’s too meh.
Ryan Feltner @ TOR – It’s the Colorado SP.
Tuesday 3/31 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Wednesday 4/1 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
PL Pro members get an extra day of full SP Streaming rankings for the day after tomorrow.
In addition, PL Pro Members have access to my Sit/Start SP Grid, ranking all expected starters into the four tiers across the next fourteen days. You can find it on the PL Pro Hub Page.
Wednesday’s Starting Pitcher Streamers:
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