MLB Starting Pitchers · Projections & Recent Form

August 4, 2026 MLB Starting Pitchers

15 games · 30 starters · Updated Aug 4, 3:35 PM ET

The Almanac's Take

Skubal is the lead arm today — 6.9 projected Ks over 6.2 innings against the Cubs, 1.7 projected ER, and a 2.79 ERA anchoring high-confidence backing. Cantillo matches the K projection at 6.9 with the same 6.2 IP floor against the Mets, though his 4.04 ERA signals more volatility in the floor. Henderson (6.7 projected Ks, 1.9 ER) is interesting against Pittsburgh but carries an 8-day extended rest flag that softens the read. Dobbins draws an elite matchup tag versus the Yankees but also comes off 8 days rest — two favorable-context arms with the same rust caveat splitting attention on a deep 30-starter slate.

#1Tarik Skubal(RHP)

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs

Wrigley Field · Scheduled

GS
16
IP
96.7
W-L
7-5
ERA
2.79
WHIP
0.91
K/9
10.80
BB/9
1.30
K/BB
8.29

Projection

Matchup · favorable
IP
6.2
K
6.9
ER
1.7
H
5.0
HR
0.20
BB
1.2
QS%
80%
Win%
45%
DK pts
20.5
Floor
4.2
Ceiling
36.8
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Tarik Skubal.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-296.74316092
2026-07-247.341212091W
2026-07-187.05009087W
2026-07-125.04215093L
2026-07-075.05129196W

#2Jared Jones(RHP)

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers

American Family Field · Scheduled

GS
11
IP
52.0
W-L
2-2
ERA
3.81
WHIP
1.02
K/9
10.00
BB/9
2.60
K/BB
3.87

Projection

Matchup · favorable
IP
6.2
K
6.6
ER
1.7
H
5.0
HR
0.30
BB
1.5
QS%
80%
Win%
45%
DK pts
19.7
Floor
4.1
Ceiling
35.3
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Jared Jones.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-296.04325177L
2026-07-246.02115183
2026-07-185.03119074W
2026-07-086.00008077
2026-07-024.02126073

#3Logan Henderson(RHP)

Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates

American Family Field · Scheduled

GS
9
IP
44.0
W-L
5-1
ERA
2.66
WHIP
0.91
K/9
11.00
BB/9
1.80
K/BB
6.00

Projection

Matchup · favorable
IP
6.2
K
6.7
ER
1.9
H
5.1
HR
0.20
BB
1.5
QS%
80%
Win%
45%
DK pts
19.4
Floor
4.0
Ceiling
34.8
Rest
7d
  • Extended rest (7 days) — rust risk

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Logan Henderson.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-285.72027093W
2026-07-225.05209280W
2026-07-175.03104173
2026-07-095.33314076W
2026-05-225.02037085W

#4Joey Cantillo(RHP)

Cleveland Guardians vs New York Mets

Progressive Field · Pre-Game

GS
23
IP
113.7
W-L
8-6
ERA
4.04
WHIP
1.45
K/9
9.80
BB/9
4.30
K/BB
2.30

Projection

Matchup · favorable
IP
6.2
K
6.9
ER
2.2
H
5.4
HR
0.30
BB
2.4
QS%
80%
Win%
45%
DK pts
18.5
Floor
3.8
Ceiling
33.2
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Joey Cantillo.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-294.04018089
2026-07-243.78514174L
2026-07-195.07437080L
2026-07-125.06129085W
2026-07-075.06037094L

#5Gabriel Hughes(RHP)

Colorado Rockies vs Tampa Bay Rays

Coors Field · Scheduled

GS
5
IP
24.3
W-L
0-3
ERA
3.33
WHIP
1.19
K/9
7.80
BB/9
2.60
K/BB
3.00

Projection

Matchup · elite
IP
6.2
K
5.5
ER
1.2
H
4.7
HR
0.20
BB
1.7
QS%
80%
Win%
45%
DK pts
18.5
Floor
3.8
Ceiling
33.2
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Gabriel Hughes.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-295.06312076L
2026-07-225.05115088L
2026-07-175.35226082L
2026-07-086.04327094
2026-07-033.02011053S

#6Hunter Dobbins(RHP)

St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium · Pre-Game

GS
7
IP
33.7
W-L
2-1
ERA
3.74
WHIP
1.31
K/9
8.60
BB/9
2.90
K/BB
2.91

Projection

Matchup · elite
IP
6.2
K
6.4
ER
2.0
H
5.3
HR
0.20
BB
1.6
QS%
80%
Win%
45%
DK pts
18.4
Floor
3.8
Ceiling
33.0
Rest
8d
  • Extended rest (8 days) — rust risk

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Hunter Dobbins.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-275.36414185
2026-07-226.06005086W
2026-07-075.04334092L
2026-06-114.37305288
2026-06-055.04026078W

#7Jesús Luzardo(RHP)

Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals

Citizens Bank Park · Pre-Game

GS
22
IP
128.7
W-L
9-5
ERA
3.92
WHIP
1.19
K/9
11.00
BB/9
2.90
K/BB
3.83

Projection

Matchup · neutral
IP
6.2
K
6.5
ER
2.5
H
5.5
HR
0.30
BB
1.9
QS%
78%
Win%
45%
DK pts
17.3
Floor
3.6
Ceiling
31.0
Rest
6d
  • Washington Nationals has hit this pitch mix well — arsenal matchup favors offense

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Jesús Luzardo.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-296.366351100
2026-07-247.031191105L
2026-07-185.02127190W
2026-07-097.020211096W
2026-07-046.04109095W

#8Joe Ryan(RHP)

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals

Kauffman Stadium · Pre-Game

GS
22
IP
120.3
W-L
6-7
ERA
3.96
WHIP
1.12
K/9
10.10
BB/9
1.90
K/BB
5.40

Projection

Matchup · favorable
IP
5.6
K
5.7
ER
1.8
H
4.7
HR
0.30
BB
0.9
QS%
45%
Win%
45%
DK pts
16.9
Floor
3.5
Ceiling
30.3
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Joe Ryan.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-296.08404193L
2026-07-204.010803678L
2026-07-116.06226094
2026-07-057.030190106W
2026-06-304.06635191L

#9Troy Melton(RHP)

Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners

T-Mobile Park · Scheduled

GS
11
IP
67.0
W-L
6-1
ERA
1.75
WHIP
0.93
K/9
8.10
BB/9
2.80
K/BB
2.86

Projection

Matchup · neutral
IP
5.6
K
5.8
ER
2.1
H
4.9
HR
0.30
BB
2.3
QS%
43%
Win%
45%
DK pts
15.5
Floor
3.2
Ceiling
27.8
Rest
7d
  • Extended rest (7 days) — rust risk

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Troy Melton.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-287.03025092W
2026-07-235.05245190
2026-07-175.74149094
2026-07-085.34019091W
2026-07-016.32017084

#10MacKenzie Gore(RHP)

Texas Rangers vs San Francisco Giants

Globe Life Field · Scheduled

GS
23
IP
122.7
W-L
6-9
ERA
4.77
WHIP
1.26
K/9
10.00
BB/9
3.20
K/BB
3.09

Projection

Matchup · neutral
IP
5.6
K
5.4
ER
2.2
H
5.0
HR
0.30
BB
1.5
QS%
42%
Win%
45%
DK pts
14.9
Floor
3.1
Ceiling
26.7
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for MacKenzie Gore.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-297.03309295L
2026-07-245.07325096
2026-07-185.76517287W
2026-07-124.02114165
2026-07-085.09717290L

#11Freddy Peralta(RHP)

Tampa Bay Rays vs Colorado Rockies

Coors Field · Scheduled

GS
22
IP
113.7
W-L
5-9
ERA
4.83
WHIP
1.47
K/9
8.90
BB/9
3.80
K/BB
2.35

Projection

Matchup · favorable
IP
5.6
K
5.4
ER
2.0
H
4.9
HR
0.20
BB
2.3
QS%
44%
Win%
45%
DK pts
14.9
Floor
3.1
Ceiling
26.7
Rest
9d
  • Extended rest (9 days) — rust risk

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Freddy Peralta.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-264.06223093
2026-07-205.387262107L
2026-07-114.33256192L
2026-07-064.761161103
2026-07-014.07534191L

#12J.T. Ginn(RHP)

Athletics vs Cincinnati Reds

Great American Ball Park · Pre-Game

GS
22
IP
109.3
W-L
8-6
ERA
3.54
WHIP
1.23
K/9
8.20
BB/9
4.00
K/BB
2.04

Projection

Matchup · neutral
IP
5.2
K
5.7
ER
2.1
H
4.7
HR
0.30
BB
2.1
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
14.6
Floor
3.0
Ceiling
26.2
Rest
17d
  • Fastball velocity declining vs season average — fatigue concern
  • Extended rest (17 days) — rust risk

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for J.T. Ginn.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-186.31037082W
2026-07-124.36837286L
2026-07-074.02224161L
2026-07-016.031541104W
2026-06-266.08315189W

#13Ryan Weathers(RHP)

New York Yankees vs St. Louis Cardinals

Yankee Stadium · Pre-Game

GS
21
IP
115.0
W-L
4-7
ERA
3.99
WHIP
1.24
K/9
9.90
BB/9
2.60
K/BB
3.82

Projection

Matchup · neutral
IP
5.6
K
5.6
ER
2.5
H
5.2
HR
0.30
BB
1.7
QS%
40%
Win%
45%
DK pts
14.5
Floor
3.0
Ceiling
26.0
Rest
5d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Ryan Weathers.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-307.030340106
2026-07-255.76117097W
2026-07-204.77525199
2026-07-105.36106091
2026-07-054.06426088L

#14Emerson Hancock(RHP)

Seattle Mariners vs Detroit Tigers

T-Mobile Park · Scheduled

GS
20
IP
110.3
W-L
6-5
ERA
3.26
WHIP
1.04
K/9
8.30
BB/9
2.20
K/BB
3.78

Projection

Matchup · neutral
IP
5.6
K
5.5
ER
2.6
H
5.3
HR
0.20
BB
1.2
QS%
39%
Win%
45%
DK pts
14.3
Floor
3.0
Ceiling
25.6
Rest
6d
  • Detroit Tigers has hit this pitch mix well — arsenal matchup favors offense

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Emerson Hancock.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-295.08315192L
2026-07-226.05213195
2026-07-057.02025092W
2026-06-285.75136098
2026-06-205.34526176L

#15Trey Yesavage(RHP)

Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros

Daikin Park · Scheduled

GS
17
IP
91.7
W-L
5-5
ERA
3.73
WHIP
1.16
K/9
8.90
BB/9
4.40
K/BB
2.02

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
5.6
K
5.8
ER
2.5
H
5.2
HR
0.30
BB
2.8
QS%
40%
Win%
45%
DK pts
14.2
Floor
2.9
Ceiling
25.5
Rest
6d
  • Houston Astros has hit this pitch mix well — arsenal matchup favors offense

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Trey Yesavage.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-296.73134097W
2026-07-244.05319293
2026-07-196.05329195L
2026-07-056.03227196L
2026-06-296.73103194W

#16Patrick Sandoval(RHP)

Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox

Fenway Park · Pre-Game

GS
4
IP
19.0
W-L
0-0
ERA
3.32
WHIP
1.58
K/9
9.50
BB/9
2.80
K/BB
3.33

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
5.1
K
5.3
ER
2.3
H
4.8
HR
0.20
BB
1.5
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
13.5
Floor
2.8
Ceiling
24.2
Rest
6d

Last 4 Starts

Recent starts for Patrick Sandoval.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-295.05227292
2026-07-244.75023084
2026-07-185.09415176
2026-07-094.35115065

#17Brady Singer(RHP)

Cincinnati Reds vs Athletics

Great American Ball Park · Pre-Game

GS
21
IP
107.7
W-L
5-10
ERA
4.35
WHIP
1.42
K/9
7.60
BB/9
3.00
K/BB
2.53

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
5.1
K
5.0
ER
2.3
H
4.7
HR
0.20
BB
1.6
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
12.9
Floor
2.7
Ceiling
23.1
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Brady Singer.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-294.360430100L
2026-07-226.763160101W
2026-07-177.04206196W
2026-07-097.34115089L
2026-07-035.03256193L

#18Ryan Gusto(RHP)

Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves

Truist Park · Pre-Game

GS
13
IP
39.0
W-L
0-2
ERA
5.31
WHIP
1.44
K/9
7.80
BB/9
3.00
K/BB
2.62

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
5.1
K
5.2
ER
2.5
H
4.9
HR
0.30
BB
1.4
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
12.9
Floor
2.7
Ceiling
23.1
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Ryan Gusto.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-295.09623179
2026-07-243.32114057
2026-07-023.04322151
2026-06-273.33014063
2026-06-214.33126068

#19Blade Tidwell(RHP)

San Francisco Giants vs Texas Rangers

Globe Life Field · Scheduled

GS
8
IP
12.0
W-L
0-0
ERA
3.00
WHIP
1.08
K/9
7.50
BB/9
2.20
K/BB
3.33

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
5.1
K
5.3
ER
2.5
H
4.9
HR
0.20
BB
1.9
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
12.8
Floor
2.6
Ceiling
23.0
Rest
124d
  • Extended rest (124 days) — rust risk
  • low sample

Last 1 Start

Recent starts for Blade Tidwell.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-04-023.02002037S

#20Eduardo Rodriguez(RHP)

Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres

Chase Field · Scheduled

GS
22
IP
130.7
W-L
10-3
ERA
2.48
WHIP
1.21
K/9
6.10
BB/9
3.10
K/BB
1.96

Projection

Matchup · neutral
IP
5.1
K
4.8
ER
2.3
H
4.7
HR
0.20
BB
1.5
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
12.6
Floor
2.6
Ceiling
22.6
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Eduardo Rodriguez.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-298.050120105W
2026-07-246.07234198W
2026-07-106.07215287W
2026-07-056.052031102L
2026-06-297.05101091W

#21Randy Vásquez(RHP)

San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks

Chase Field · Scheduled

GS
21
IP
95.0
W-L
6-6
ERA
4.55
WHIP
1.47
K/9
6.10
BB/9
2.80
K/BB
2.13

Projection

Matchup · neutral
IP
5.1
K
4.5
ER
2.2
H
4.7
HR
0.30
BB
1.5
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
12.2
Floor
2.5
Ceiling
21.9
Rest
5d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Randy Vásquez.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-304.73011065
2026-07-193.03002032H
2026-07-023.07410150
2026-06-273.38511279L
2026-06-193.38631072L

#22Javier Assad(RHP)

Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Wrigley Field · Scheduled

GS
18
IP
69.7
W-L
6-1
ERA
3.75
WHIP
1.16
K/9
6.20
BB/9
2.30
K/BB
2.67

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
5.1
K
4.8
ER
2.7
H
5.0
HR
0.20
BB
1.3
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
11.7
Floor
2.4
Ceiling
21.0
Rest
5d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Javier Assad.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-304.36126083
2026-07-253.01003032S
2026-07-115.07204282
2026-07-054.72022080
2026-06-245.05325283W

#23Randy Dobnak(RHP)

Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins

Kauffman Stadium · Pre-Game

GS
5
IP
26.0
W-L
1-0
ERA
1.04
WHIP
1.19
K/9
4.80
BB/9
3.50
K/BB
1.40

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
4.5
K
4.2
ER
1.8
H
4.0
HR
0.10
BB
1.7
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
11.3
Floor
2.3
Ceiling
20.3
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Randy Dobnak.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-297.040140101W
2026-07-235.04013076
2026-07-184.34143196
2026-07-085.73032095
2026-07-024.06212164

#24Sean Manaea(RHP)

New York Mets vs Cleveland Guardians

Progressive Field · Pre-Game

GS
23
IP
91.7
W-L
2-5
ERA
4.71
WHIP
1.35
K/9
8.60
BB/9
2.90
K/BB
2.93

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
4.5
K
4.1
ER
1.9
H
4.1
HR
0.20
BB
1.3
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
11.1
Floor
2.3
Ceiling
19.9
Rest
6d
  • Cleveland Guardians struggles against this pitch mix — arsenal matchup favors pitcher

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Sean Manaea.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-296.05224189
2026-07-246.06123084
2026-07-184.77427299L
2026-07-097.06216297W
2026-07-045.066142108L

#25Davis Martin(RHP)

Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox

Fenway Park · Pre-Game

GS
20
IP
111.0
W-L
8-5
ERA
3.73
WHIP
1.30
K/9
8.20
BB/9
2.70
K/BB
3.06

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
4.5
K
4.2
ER
2.0
H
4.2
HR
0.20
BB
1.2
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
11.1
Floor
2.3
Ceiling
19.9
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Davis Martin.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-296.054261106
2026-07-245.06403088
2026-07-185.74125085L
2026-07-084.06522084L
2026-07-023.36250073

#26Carson Palmquist(RHP)

Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies

Citizens Bank Park · Pre-Game

GS
10
IP
16.0
W-L
0-1
ERA
7.31
WHIP
1.63
K/9
8.40
BB/9
3.90
K/BB
2.14

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
4.5
K
4.5
ER
2.3
H
4.4
HR
0.20
BB
2.3
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
10.3
Floor
2.1
Ceiling
18.5
Rest
25d
  • Extended rest (25 days) — rust risk

Last 2 Starts

Recent starts for Carson Palmquist.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-103.03104145
2026-06-243.32113058

#27Cade Povich(RHP)

Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels

Oriole Park at Camden Yards · Pre-Game

GS
4
IP
19.3
W-L
1-1
ERA
5.12
WHIP
1.34
K/9
5.60
BB/9
3.30
K/BB
1.71

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
3.9
K
4.2
ER
2.0
H
3.8
HR
0.20
BB
1.4
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
9.9
Floor
2.0
Ceiling
17.8
Rest
89d
  • Extended rest (89 days) — rust risk

Last 4 Starts

Recent starts for Cade Povich.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-05-073.03321143
2026-05-014.07524277L
2026-04-126.75105097W
2026-04-055.74232187

#28Grant Holmes(RHP)

Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins

Truist Park · Pre-Game

GS
21
IP
102.0
W-L
6-4
ERA
3.88
WHIP
1.36
K/9
7.70
BB/9
4.00
K/BB
1.93

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
3.9
K
3.9
ER
2.1
H
3.8
HR
0.30
BB
1.4
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
9.1
Floor
1.9
Ceiling
16.3
Rest
5d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Grant Holmes.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-304.75324369
2026-07-245.06325091
2026-07-195.07322074W
2026-07-085.03015090
2026-07-035.05112182W

#29Hayden Wesneski(RHP)

Houston Astros vs Toronto Blue Jays

Daikin Park · Scheduled

GS
1
IP
5.7
W-L
1-0
ERA
4.76
WHIP
1.59
K/9
6.40
BB/9
3.20
K/BB
2.00

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
3.9
K
3.8
ER
2.2
H
3.9
HR
0.30
BB
1.2
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
8.7
Floor
1.8
Ceiling
15.6
Rest
6d
  • low sample

Last 1 Start

Recent starts for Hayden Wesneski.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-295.77324079W

#30Grayson Rodriguez(RHP)

Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles

Oriole Park at Camden Yards · Pre-Game

GS
9
IP
39.0
W-L
2-3
ERA
9.00
WHIP
1.90
K/9
7.20
BB/9
4.40
K/BB
1.63

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
3.9
K
3.9
ER
2.7
H
4.2
HR
0.30
BB
1.2
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
7.8
Floor
1.6
Ceiling
14.0
Rest
6d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Grayson Rodriguez.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-07-295.05226298
2026-07-244.06523280
2026-07-184.07613187L
2026-07-105.36310079W
2026-06-085.36226092

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