In the world of fantasy baseball, streaming starting pitchers can be a risky but potentially rewarding strategy. As an expert commentator, I'll be analyzing the streamer rankings for May 17th, 18th, and 19th, providing insights and commentary on the top picks for the upcoming games. From Auto-Starts to Do Not Starts, I'll be breaking down the tiers and offering my personal perspective on the best options for your fantasy baseball team.
Sunday 5/17 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Auto-Starts
Paul Skenes (vs. PHI): Aces gonna ace. Skenes is a force to be reckoned with, and his matchup against the Phillies is a favorable one. I'm confident he'll deliver, making him an easy choice for an Auto-Start.
Drew Rasmussen (vs. MIA): Rasmussen has been a consistent performer, and his matchup against the Marlins is a good one. I'm willing to give him the AGA (Auto-Start, Go-Ahead) tag, as he has the potential to dominate.
Zack Wheeler (vs. PIT): Wheeler vs. Skenes is a battle of the new school vs. old school. While Skenes has been impressive, Wheeler is a proven veteran who can handle the Pirates' lineup. I'm starting him with confidence.
George Kirby (vs. SDP): Kirby has the potential to be a solid streamer, and his matchup against the Padres is a favorable one. I'm expecting him to perform well, especially against the right-handed batters.
Kevin Gausman (vs. DET): Gausman is a reliable option, and his matchup against the Tigers is a good one. I'm confident he'll deliver a solid performance, making him a strong Auto-Start choice.
Nathan Eovaldi (vs. HOU): If the Rangers feel good enough to start Eovaldi, then I feel good enough to start him. His matchup against the Astros is a favorable one, and I'm expecting a strong performance.
Gavin Williams (vs. CIN): I'm curious to see how Williams performs against the Reds. While the Reds Carpet is still a factor, I'm willing to give him a chance, especially if he can locate his sweeper well.
Probably Starts
Freddy Peralta (vs. NYY): Peralta is a Holly, and his matchup against the Yankees is a good one. I'm confident he'll perform well, even against a strong lineup like the Yankees.
Eury Pérez (vs. TBR): Pérez has been a rollercoaster, but his matchup against the Rays is a favorable one. I'm willing to give him another chance, as he has the potential to dominate.
Peter Lambert (vs. TEX): Lambert is a Toby on the borderline of a low-end Holly, making him a solid choice against a mid-tier team like the Rangers.
Questionable Starts
Colin Rea (vs. CHW): The White Sox are decent now, and Rea's matchup against them is a good one. I'm willing to give him a chance, especially if he can locate his pitches effectively.
Michael Soroka (vs. COL): Soroka's pitch separation is fantastic, but Coors Field is a factor. I'm hesitant to start him, but if he can locate his pitches, he has the potential to perform well.
Stephen Kolek (vs. STL): Kolek's first start of the season might be overlooked by managers, but I see potential. I'm willing to give him a chance, especially if he can pitch six innings.
Bailey Ober (vs. MIL): Ober has been on a heater, but his command is precarious. I understand if managers are hesitant, but I'm willing to take the risk, especially if he can locate his pitches.
Do Not Starts
Brandon Young (vs. WSH): Young's arsenal is limited, and his high arm angle makes him a risky choice. I'm not confident he'll perform well against the Nationals.
Elmer Rodríguez (vs. NYM): Rodríguez's matchup against the Mets is a sneaky stream, but I lack faith in his arsenal to take advantage. I'm not confident he'll perform well.
Brayan Bello (vs. ATL): Bello's opener has worked out better than as a starter, and his matchup against the Braves is a favorable one. However, I'm not confident in his consistency.
Jack Flaherty (vs. TOR): Flaherty's ten-strikeout game was impressive, but his matchup against the Blue Jays is a challenge. I'm hesitant to start him.
Robert Gasser (vs. MIN): Gasser's return is exciting, but I'm curious to see how he performs. I'm treating this as a PILOT Rule for now, as I'm not entirely confident in his ability to perform.
Andre Pallante (vs. KCR): Pallante can be decent against right-handed batters, but I'm not confident in his ability to avoid damage to left-handed batters. I'm hesitant to start him.
Lucas Giolito (vs. SEA): Giolito's debut is exciting, but I'm not confident in his ability to perform at this point. I'm waiting to see how he performs before committing.
Grant Holmes (vs. BOS): Holmes hasn't shown a fantastic REB start, and his matchup against the Red Sox is a challenge. I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Brady Singer (vs. CLE): Singer's matchup against the Indians is a challenge, especially against a slew of left-handed batters. I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Jeffrey Springs (vs. SFG): Springs' matchup against the Giants is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Roki Sasaki (vs. LAA): Sasaki's lack of a legitimate start is concerning, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Adrian Houser (vs. ATH): Houser's matchup against the Athletics is a desperate play for a QS. I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Erick Fedde (vs. CHC): Fedde's matchup against the Cubs is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Michael Lorenzen (vs. ARI): Lorenzen's fastball might be up a tick again, but his matchup against the Diamondbacks is a challenge. I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Miles Mikolas (vs. BAL): Mikolas' recent performance has been subpar, and his matchup against the Orioles is a challenge. I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Grayson Rodriguez (vs. LAD): Rodriguez's matchup against the Dodgers is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Monday 5/18 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
Auto-Starts
Bryan Woo (vs. CHW): Aces gonna ace. Woo's matchup against the White Sox is a favorable one, and I'm confident he'll deliver.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (vs. SDP): Yamamoto's matchup against the Padres is a favorable one, and I'm confident he'll perform well.
Shota Imanaga (vs. MIL): Imanaga's matchup against the Brewers is a favorable one, and I'm confident he'll deliver.
Framber Valdez (vs. CLE): Valdez's new slider might help against left-handed batters, but his matchup against the Indians is a challenge. I'm willing to give him a chance.
Shane McClanahan (vs. BAL): McClanahan's changeup is on point, and his matchup against the Orioles is a favorable one. I'm confident he'll perform well.
Probably Starts
Robbie Ray (vs. ARI): Ray's matchup against the Diamondbacks is a favorable one, and I'm confident in his ability to perform.
Sonny Gray (vs. KCR): Gray's matchup against the Royals is a favorable one, and I'm confident in his ability to perform.
Ryan Weathers (vs. TOR): Weathers' matchup against the Blue Jays is a solid one, and I'm confident in his ability to perform.
Trevor Rogers (vs. TBR): Rogers' matchup against the Rays is a favorable one, and I'm confident he'll perform well.
Nick Lodolo (vs. PHI): Lodolo's matchup against the Phillies is a challenge, but I'm willing to give him a chance, especially if he can locate his pitches effectively.
Michael King (vs. LAD): King's matchup against the Dodgers is a favorable one, and I'm confident in his ability to perform.
Christian Scott (vs. WSH): Scott's matchup against the Nationals is a favorable one, and I'm confident in his ability to perform.
Questionable Starts
Max Meyer (vs. ATL): Meyer's matchup against the Braves is a challenge, but I'm impressed by his recent performance. I'm willing to give him a chance.
J.T. Ginn (vs. LAA): Ginn's matchup against the Angels is a challenge, but I'm willing to give him a chance, especially if he can pitch effectively.
Noah Schultz (vs. SEA): Schultz's matchup against the Mariners is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
JR Ritchie (vs. MIA): Ritchie's matchup against the Marlins is a challenge, but I'm willing to give him a chance, especially if he can pitch effectively.
Zac Gallen (vs. SFG): Gallen's matchup against the Giants is a challenge, but I'm willing to give him a chance, especially if he can locate his pitches effectively.
Walbert Ureña (vs. ATH): Ureña's matchup against the Athletics is a favorable one, but I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Do Not Starts
Seth Lugo (vs. BOS): Lugo's curveball velocity is down, and his matchup against the Red Sox is a challenge. I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
MacKenzie Gore (vs. COL): Gore's matchup against the Rockies is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Brandon Sproat (vs. CHC): Sproat's matchup against the Cubs is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Slade Cecconi (vs. DET): Cecconi's matchup against the Tigers is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Andrew Painter (vs. CIN): Painter's matchup against the Reds is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Jake Irvin (vs. NYM): Irvin's matchup against the Mets is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Patrick Corbin (vs. NYY): Corbin's matchup against the Yankees is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Jose Quintana (vs. TEX): Quintana's matchup against the Rangers is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Tatsuya Imai (vs. MIN): Imai's matchup against the Twins is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Simeon Woods Richardson (vs. HOU): Richardson's matchup against the Astros is a challenge, and I'm not confident in his ability to perform.
Tuesday 5/19 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings
PL Pro members get an extra day of full SP Streaming rankings for the day after tomorrow. I'll be analyzing the matchups and providing insights on the top picks for your fantasy baseball team.
