Fantasy Baseball Streaming Starting Pitchers: Bubba Chandler and Yu Darvish
As we head into the final stretch of the fantasy baseball season, it’s time to adjust our strategies when it comes to starting pitchers. With most starters only having a handful of appearances left, it’s essential to focus on weekly matchups rather than the rest of the season outlook.
To help you navigate these crucial weeks, I’ve put together a ranking of my favorite streaming starting pitchers for each week until the end of the season. These rankings are divided into categories like strong preferences, confident picks, and those with some uncertainties. Feel free to adjust based on your team’s needs, whether it’s strikeouts, ratios, or matchups.
When it comes to selecting pitchers, it’s essential to consider not just the current week but also future matchups. If you have two similar pitchers but one has a better schedule ahead, it might be wise to prioritize them. This is the time to be decisive and cut ties with underperforming pitchers or those facing tough opponents.
In terms of offenses to target, we want to focus on teams that have struggled recently based on stats like wRC+, strikeout rate, and OPS. Some prime opponents to consider targeting include the Guardians, Rays, Nationals, Cardinals, and Rockies/Reds on the road. These are offenses to attack aggressively.
Additionally, pitchers against the Orioles, Tigers, Angels, Marlins, Giants, Rangers, White Sox, Pirates, Athletics on the road, and Mariners in Seattle are also favorable matchups. Lastly, there are some solid offenses like the Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Royals, Twins, and Braves, where pitching matchups might require a bit more caution.
Remember, if a pitcher is rostered in less than 40% of Yahoo leagues and doesn’t appear in the rankings, it’s likely not a strong streaming option for the week. So be selective in your choices and prioritize based on the matchups and your team’s needs.
In the coming weeks, keep an eye on these recommendations and adjust your strategy accordingly to finish the fantasy baseball season strong.
