There are four tiers to these rankings with 12-teamers in mind:<\/p>\n
Auto-Start \u2013\u00a0Just do it. Don\u2019t overthink this, start the man. This includes \u201cif I have them rostered, I\u2019m starting them\u201d pitchers.<\/p>\n
Probably Start \u2013 I\u2019m likely starting these arms, though I recognize there is more risk than we\u2019d like there to be. Either it\u2019s 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\u2019m starting them in the majority of situations.<\/p>\n
Questionable Start \u2013\u00a0Think of this tier as \u201cI don\u2019t want to start these pitchers in a vacuum, but you could do worse.\u201d Streamers found in this tier are not pitchers I\u2019m targeting and are only if you are in dire need of one. To play it safe with streaming, just start the Probably Start streamers.<\/p>\n
Do Not Start \u2013\u00a0The reward is not worth the risk. Don\u2019t do it. Seriously, these pitchers have a very slim chance of success or sometimes\u00a0none at all.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Please keep in mind that streaming is far from a perfect play. In fact, if they work out over half the time, I\u2019d 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\u2019m only trying to help!<\/p>\n
There is a second table (and now third for PL Pro members) for tomorrow\u2019s\u00a0starting 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\u00a0will\u00a0be times when I have the incorrect pitcher going. I thank you for your future understanding.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s streaming pick in the second tier and I\u2019d roll with them everywhere. Those in Yellow are in the third tier and should be okay if you\u2019re searching for something\u00a0on a given day, but I don\u2019t recommend streaming unless you\u2019re in need. Finally, those are Red are those I really don\u2019t want to start (they are labeled as \u201cDo Not Start\u201d, after all) but have no other choice. Don\u2019t stream Do Not Start pitchers unless you are truly desperate. A streaming pick is defined as \u201crostered in 20% or fewer leagues\u201d according to Fantasy Pros<\/a>. This really\u00a0emphasizes the point that I\u2019d be happy if over 50% of these worked. I could do the whole sub 30\/40% rostered, but there\u2019s no fun in that, and it applies to a smaller audience.<\/p>\n As I do my rankings, I thought it would be helpful to showcase a table of how we\u2019re ranking offenses, granted by our PLV-powered Projections (in alphabetical order by tier):<\/p>\n PLV Projections Team Offense Ranking (3\/25 Update)<\/p>\n Remember, these offensive rankings are based on each offense\u2019s Process+ so far this year and how we project their lineups moving forward. It means you\u2019re 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).<\/p>\n To spice up these streaming recommendations, I\u2019ve included our new daily fantasy baseball projections<\/a> powered by PLV, and I\u2019ll be competing against PL Bot to pick the best streaming option each day.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n To get access to PL Bot\u2019s picks each day, sign up for PL Pro here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The streaming record is determined by \u201cWas this a productive game for 12-teamers if I started them?\u201d 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.<\/p>\n Note:\u00a0If no pitcher under 20% rostered would have qualified for a \u201cStreaming Win,\u201d no loss is granted.<\/p>\n (Opener) \u2013 Outlines that a pitcher is being opened for that day & the pitcher listed will follow the opener.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Nick\u2019s 2026 Streamer Record: 1-3<\/p>\n My Pick yesterday: Loss \u2013 Max Meyer<\/a> vs. COL<\/p>\n My Pick today: Ryan Weathers<\/a> @ SEA<\/p>\n My Pick tomorrow: Max Scherzer<\/a> vs. COL<\/p>\n My Pick day after tomorrow:<\/p>\n In addition,\u00a0PL Pro Members have access to my 14-Day Sit\/Start SP Grid, ranking all expected starters into the four tiers across\u00a0the next fourteen days.\u00a0You can find it on the PL Pro Hub Page.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PL Bot\u2019s 2026 Streamer Record: 2-2<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PL Bot\u2019s Pick yesterday: Loss \u2013 Max Meyer<\/a> vs. COL\u00a0<\/p>\n PL Bot\u2019s Pick today:<\/p>\n PL Bot\u2019s Pick tomorrow<\/p>\n PL Bot\u2019s Pick day after tomorrow:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Monday 3\/30 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Auto-Starts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Chase Burns<\/a> vs. PIT \u2013\u00a0He won\u2019t go super long, but the quality is going to be lovely.<\/p>\n Kris Bubic<\/a> vs. MIN \u2013\u00a0Bubic is healthy. Enjoy it.<\/p>\n Edward Cabrera<\/a> vs. LAA \u2013\u00a0Cabrera isn\u2019t at his peak and yet, it\u2019s the Angels.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Probably Starts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Cody Ponce<\/a> vs. COL \u2013\u00a0I love this start for Ponce and was even tempted to put him in the top tier.<\/p>\n Ryan Weathers<\/a> @ SEA \u2013\u00a0Same with Weathers. The raw numbers of the spring weren\u2019t ideal, but the stuff is premium. Can\u2019t wait for this one.<\/p>\n Kyle Harrison<\/a> vs. TBR \u2013\u00a0The blister seems to be okay and the Rays are not a strong offense.<\/p>\n Clay Holmes<\/a> @ STL \u2013\u00a0I\u2019m not a huge fan of The Adobe, but it\u2019s the Cardinals.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Questionable Starts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Braxton Ashcraft<\/a> @ CIN \u2013\u00a0I wonder how long he\u2019ll go for + it\u2019s not great pitching in Cincy.<\/p>\n Ranger Suarez<\/a> @ HOU \u2013\u00a0He has looked terrible in the spring and may need a few starts to get going.<\/p>\n Luis Castillo<\/a> vs. NYY \u2013\u00a0It\u2019s Casty at home, but it\u2019s also the Yankees. I wonder if we\u2019ll see that cutter inside to LHB.<\/p>\n Jack Leiter<\/a> @ BAL \u2013\u00a0He\u2019s a volatile arm. If he can execute, he\u2019ll dominate. That\u2019s a big IF.<\/p>\n Landen Roupp<\/a> @ SDP \u2013\u00a0I think we\u2019re going to see improvement from Roupp across the year, though it\u2019s wise to be careful against a good Padres squad.<\/p>\n Chris Paddack<\/a> vs. CHW \u2013\u00a0Paddack is\u00a0fine\u00a0and it\u2019s the White Sox.<\/p>\n Davis Martin<\/a> @ MIA \u2013\u00a0Ditto with Martin vs. the Marlins.<\/p>\n Jacob Lopez<\/a> @ ATL \u2013 The strikeout potential is there and it\u2019s not in Sacr\u00e9 Verde.<\/p>\n Michael Soroka<\/a> vs. DET \u2013\u00a0Soroka\u2019s new cutter\/slider may be just what he needs. I want to wait one start before signing on.<\/p>\n Chris Bassitt<\/a> vs. TEX \u2013\u00a0I just don\u2019t love what Bassitt does. There\u2019s a shot at 5\/6 boring frames, though.<\/p>\n Justin Verlander<\/a> @ ARI \u2013\u00a0Verlander is kinda looking like last year\u2019s Verlander, which could be good enough for the Sneks.<\/p>\n Kyle Leahy<\/a> vs. NYM \u2013\u00a0I kinda dig Leahy\u2019s stuff, but the Mets are a hurdle. This stream is secretly a spec-add stash.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Do Not Starts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Taijuan Walker<\/a> vs. WSN \u2013\u00a0Even though it\u2019s the Nats, I just cannot get behind Walker and his lack of stuff.<\/p>\n Parker Messick<\/a> @ LAD \u2013\u00a0I\u2019m a fan of Messick. I\u2019m not a fan of facing the Dodgers.<\/p>\n Simeon Woods Richardson<\/a> @ KCR \u2013\u00a0He had diminished velocity in the spring while fighting for a spot and it doesn\u2019t appear to be the guy we saw last fall. Hopefully he appears and we can add him to the menu.<\/p>\n Foster Griffin<\/a> @ PHI \u2013\u00a0He\u2019s on #SwatchWatch2026, which means we\u2019re just monitoring against the Phillies.<\/p>\n Lance McCullers Jr.<\/a>\u00a0vs. BOS \u2013\u00a0I do not expect five frames here. There may be some strikeouts, but the control is so volatile.<\/p>\n Walker Buehler<\/a> vs. SFG \u2013\u00a0I want to believe. Make me believe.<\/p>\n Ryan Johnson<\/a> @ CHC \u2013\u00a0He\u2019s not the young arm to go after.<\/p>\n Tomoyuki Sugano<\/a> @ TOR \u2013\u00a0Sugano isn\u2019t in Coors yet, but he\u2019s not a guy to target.<\/p>\n Nick Martinez<\/a> @ MIL \u2013\u00a0He was delayed with a hamstring issue and wasn\u2019t looking good prior.<\/p>\n Roki Sasaki<\/a> vs. CLE \u2013\u00a0I don\u2019t buy Sasaki at all.<\/p>\n Bryce Elder<\/a> vs. ATH \u2013\u00a0I feel for Atlanta fans who have to endure this. Good luck.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Monday 3\/30 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Tuesday 3\/31 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Auto-Starts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Max Fried<\/a> @ SEA \u2013\u00a0Aces gonna ace.<\/p>\n Hunter Brown<\/a> vs. BOS \u2013\u00a0Aces gonna ace.<\/p>\n Jacob deGrom<\/a> @ BAL \u2013\u00a0Aces gonna ace without a stiff neck PLEASE. This won\u2019t be Latz if he doesn\u2019t go (too soon), and I\u2019m not interested in whoever else it would be. Likely a bullpen game with a hint of Latz\u2026?<\/p>\n Shohei Ohtani<\/a> vs. CLE \u2013\u00a0Aces gonna ace. 81 pitches in his final spring outing.<\/p>\n Logan Gilbert<\/a> vs. NYY \u2013\u00a0Aces gonna ace.<\/p>\n Logan Webb<\/a> @ SDP \u2013\u00a0Aces gonna not have a blow-up inning.<\/p>\n Bubba Chandler<\/a> @ CIN \u2013\u00a0Alright Chandler, don\u2019t be like the other youngins and shake off those jitters.<\/p>\n Kodai Senga<\/a> @ STL \u2013\u00a0Senga was better in the spring and heading to Busch Stadium is a lovely time.<\/p>\n Shane McClanahan<\/a> @ MIL \u2013\u00a0If you have McShane, you\u2019re starting McShane. Don\u2019t expect 96 mph (but wouldn\u2019t that be dope), and he\u2019ll likely be limited to 70\/75 pitches across five frames.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Probably Starts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Max Scherzer<\/a> vs. COL \u2013\u00a0It\u2019s Rockie Road and Mad Max is still a solid arm.<\/p>\n Zach Eflin<\/a> vs. TEX \u2013\u00a0I\u2019m a fan of Eflin\u2019s uptick in velocity in the spring as he pitches for a winning club that will give him a long leash.<\/p>\n Brandon Woodruff<\/a> vs. TBR \u2013\u00a0Apparently he\u2019s good to go\u2026? If you have him, you\u2019re letting him fly against the Rays.<\/p>\n Andrew Painter<\/a> vs. WSN \u2013\u00a0Painter\u2019s fastball isn\u2019t overpowering, but if the command is remotely decent, he should be fine. It\u2019s the Nats.<\/p>\n Brandon Williamson<\/a> vs. PIT \u2013\u00a0A sneaky Toby arm here. Williamson could cruise through 5\/6 frames against a mediocre Pirates squad.<\/p>\n Brayan Bello<\/a> @ HOU \u2013\u00a0He 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Questionable Starts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Brandon Pfaadt<\/a> vs. DET \u2013\u00a0Pfaadt had the right approach in the spring, but I still question if the quality is there.<\/p>\n Jos\u00e9 Soriano<\/a> @ CHC \u2013\u00a0He demolished the Astros, though the Cubs are not as RHB-loaded. I understand you\u2019re going to do it, I preach WHIP caution.<\/p>\n Casey Mize<\/a> @ ARI \u2013\u00a0I really don\u2019t like this one, but he\u2019ll have a long leash. Remember, he was battling his mechanics in the spring.<\/p>\n Tanner Bibee<\/a> @ LAD \u2013\u00a0Is he cleared to pitch? Will they let him fly? Will he have the same absurd gains in vert to 18\u2033+? CAN HE SURVIVE THE DODGERS?!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Do Not Starts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jameson Taillon<\/a> vs. LAA \u2013\u00a0Taillon wasn\u2019t locked in during the spring as he was working on a ton of different things. I imagine we\u2019ll see a step forward here, but it\u2019s too low of a floor to chase the mediocre ceiling.<\/p>\n Janson Junk<\/a> vs. CHW \u2013\u00a0He has the starting gig for the Marlins and I\u2019m not all that impressed with his arsenal.<\/p>\n Andre Pallante<\/a> vs. NYM \u2013\u00a0I like that Pallante is moving more toward the sinker, and there\u2019s still a lot more to do.<\/p>\n Zack Littell<\/a> @ PHI \u2013\u00a0We saw a worse Littell in the spring and it\u2019s the Phillies.<\/p>\n Germ\u00e1n M\u00e1rquez<\/a> vs. SFG \u2013\u00a0He won\u2019t return 22 whiffs again. That was ridiculous.<\/p>\n Erick Fedde<\/a> @ MIA \u2013\u00a0Don\u2019t Trust The Ericks. Uhhh.\u00a0I know what I said.<\/p>\n Aaron Civale<\/a> @ ATL \u2013\u00a0He swapped spots with Lopez and I still don\u2019t want to touch this.<\/p>\n Jos\u00e9 Suarez<\/a> vs. ATH \u2013\u00a0I may be underrating this one slightly as Suarez has been a SWATCH in the past, but nah. It\u2019s too meh.<\/p>\n Ryan Feltner<\/a> @ TOR \u2013\u00a0It\u2019s the Colorado SP.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Tuesday 3\/31 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wednesday 4\/1 Starting Pitcher Streamer Rankings<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PL Pro members<\/a> get an extra day of full SP Streaming rankings for the day after tomorrow.<\/p>\n In addition,\u00a0PL Pro Members have access to my Sit\/Start SP Grid, ranking all expected starters into the four tiers across\u00a0the next fourteen days.\u00a0You can find it on the PL Pro Hub Page.<\/a><\/p>\n Wednesday\u2019s Starting Pitcher Streamers:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771856827_149_image.png\")
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