Baseball Probable Pitchers

Phillies @ Blue Jays

(25-25)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Citizens Bank Park

at Citizens Bank Park; Makeup of 8/2 PPD

(26-24)

Zach Eflin

RHP

3-2, 4.28 ERA, 61 SO

Eflin has struggled recently, going 0-1 with a 6.60 ERA (11 earned runs in 15 innings) in his last three starts. But they need a good one from him against the Blue Jays to remain in the postseason hunt.

Robbie Ray

LHP

2-5, 7.17 ERA, 63 SO

Ray had it all working his last time out with increased velocity and control of the zone over five innings of one-run ball against the Mets. If he continues to pitch like that, Ray could make a case to potentially fill the role of No. 3 or 4 starter in the postseason.

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Blue Jays @ Phillies

(26-25)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Citizens Bank Park

(26-25)

Ross Stripling

RHP

3-3, 6.04 ERA, 37 SO

Stripling allowed three runs over 3 1/3 uneven innings his last time out, so his final outings of 2020 will help the Blue Jays decide what role they want the versatile righty to pitch in for the stretch run and potentially the postseason.

David Hale

RHP

0-0, 3.94 ERA, 13 SO

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Cardinals @ Pirates

(23-24)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At PNC Park

(15-35)

Carlos Martinez

RHP

0-2, 8.40 ERA, 14 SO

Martínez will make his third start since returning to the Cardinals on Sept. 8. He has been hit hard in both outings, allowing seven earned runs in 7 2/3 total innings while throwing 80 pitches in his first game and 90 in his second.

Trevor Williams

RHP

1-8, 6.70 ERA, 45 SO

Williams is searching for answers after giving up 24 runs (22 earned) in 21 innings over his past four starts. He has consistently provided innings, at least, registering the Pirates' only seven-inning start of the season.

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Pirates @ Cardinals

(15-36)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At PNC Park

at PNC Park; Makeup of 8/12 PPD

(24-24)

Chad Kuhl

RHP

1-3, 5.03 ERA, 39 SO

Kuhl struggled for the first time this season in his last outing, giving up nine runs while recording only seven outs in Kansas City. He's been bothered by a cut finger that flared up and affected his fastball command last time out.

Daniel Ponce de Leon

RHP

0-3, 5.74 ERA, 39 SO

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Nationals @ Marlins

(19-29)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Marlins Park

(25-24)

Erick Fedde

RHP

2-3, 4.36 ERA, 23 SO

Fedde gets the start in Game 1 of the doubleheader looking for his first win since Aug. 14. He struck out a season-high five batters in his last start, alloweing two runs off six hits over five innings against the Braves.

Sixto Sánchez

RHP

3-2, 2.75 ERA, 31 SO

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Nationals @ Marlins

(19-30)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Marlins Park

Makeup of 8/1 PPD

(26-24)

Wil Crowe

RHP

0-2, 11.88 ERA, 8 SO

Crowe, the Nationals' No. 5 prospect, makes his third career start in Game 2 of the doubleheader. He faced the Marlins in his Major League debut on Aug. 22, when he struck out two and allowed four runs off six hits in 3 2/3 innings.

Daniel Castano

LHP

0-2, 3.86 ERA, 10 SO

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Braves @ Mets

(30-21)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Citi Field

(23-28)

Max Fried

LHP

7-0, 1.96 ERA, 50 SO

Fried will return from the injured list to resume his National League Cy Young Award chase. The lefty has been sidelined by a muscle spasm that has tightened his back after he allowed a season-high three runs against the Nationals on Sept. 5.

Steven Matz

LHP

0-5, 9.79 ERA, 30 SO

The Mets pushed David Peterson back in their rotation to make room for Matz, who will make his first start since Aug. 15. Matz has spent time in the bullpen, as well as on the injured list due to left shoulder bursitis.

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Guardians @ Tigers

(28-23)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Comerica Park

(21-29)

Zach Plesac

RHP

4-2, 1.85 ERA, 50 SO

Plesac will look to bounce back from his first stumble of the season, where he gave up five runs on six hits through seven innings at Minnesota on Saturday. He had permitted five runs total over his first five starts of the year.

Michael Fulmer

RHP

0-2, 8.17 ERA, 20 SO

Fulmer felt like he had his best pitches of the year in his last start despite allowing five White Sox runs on nine hits over 2 2/3 innings. He allowed eight runs on 10 hits over 5 2/3 innings in consecutive starts against Cleveland in August.

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White Sox @ Reds

(33-18)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Great American Ball Park

(26-26)

Jonathan Stiever

RHP

0-1, 9.95 ERA, 3 SO

The rookie makes his second career start and first Interleague appearance to open the three-game set against the Reds. Stiever allowed one earned run and struck out three over 3 2/3 innings in his debut.

Tyler Mahle

RHP

2-2, 3.57 ERA, 56 SO

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Yankees @ Red Sox

(30-21)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Fenway Park

(19-33)

Jordan Montgomery

LHP

2-2, 5.12 ERA, 39 SO

Montgomery recorded a career-high nine strikeouts in his last outing, holding the Orioles to an unearned run and three hits over 5 2/3 innings. This will be Montgomery's third start of the season vs. the Red Sox, whom he defeated on July 31.

Martín Pérez

LHP

3-4, 3.88 ERA, 44 SO

The veteran has been Boston's most consistent starter this season. Pérez got the win in his last start at Tropicana Field, holding the Rays to three runs (two earned) over five innings.

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Rays @ Orioles

(34-18)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Oriole Park at Camden Yards

(22-30)

Tyler Glasnow

RHP

4-1, 4.21 ERA, 83 SO

Glasnow will be making his third start against the Orioles this season. In his two previous starts, the right-hander is 1-0 with a 3.09 ERA, striking out 18 O's over 11 2/3 innings.

Alex Cobb

RHP

1-5, 4.76 ERA, 34 SO

Cobb allowed a season-high three homers last Friday in a loss to the Yankees in the Bronx. The veteran righty gave up two runs in four innings in his only start against the Rays this season.

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Royals @ Brewers

(21-30)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Miller Park

(24-26)

Danny Duffy

LHP

3-4, 5.01 ERA, 52 SO

Duffy last pitched on Sept. 9 against Cleveland, striking out four over 5 2/3 innings while giving up four hits and walking four.

Adrian Houser

RHP

1-5, 5.33 ERA, 39 SO

Houser was on the wrong side of a no-hitter in his last start, an ugly loss to Alec Mills and the Cubs in which the Brewers committed three errors, and five of the seven runs surrendered by Houser were unearned.

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D-backs @ Astros

(20-32)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Minute Maid Park

(25-26)

Zac Gallen

RHP

2-2, 3.00 ERA, 72 SO

Gallen had the first rough outing of his career his last time out, against the Mariners. He allowed seven runs on seven hits and five walks over five innings. This will be Gallen's second appearance this year against the Astros.

Zack Greinke

RHP

3-2, 3.90 ERA, 62 SO

Greinke got off to a great start, going 1-0 with a 1.84 ERA and no homers allowed in his first five starts. But he has slid to 2-2 with a 5.79 ERA and five homers allowed in his last five starts.

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Dodgers @ Rockies

(37-15)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Coors Field

(22-28)

Alex Wood

LHP

0-1, 6.10 ERA, 13 SO

Ryan Castellani

RHP

1-3, 5.59 ERA, 24 SO

In his last start, Castellani walked six and hit one in 5 2/3 innings but yielded just one unearned run in a no-decision vs. the Angels. He started a Rockies win at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 6 (4 1/3 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 1 K).

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Twins @ Cubs

(31-22)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Wrigley Field

(31-20)

Rich Hill

LHP

2-2, 3.27 ERA, 27 SO

Hill strung together two effective starts for the first time in 2020 when he allowed two runs on four hits over five innings and struck out a season-high seven in a win over Cleveland last Saturday.

Kyle Hendricks

RHP

6-4, 2.93 ERA, 61 SO

Hendricks took a no-decision Saturday, when he gave up two runs on six hits in 7 2/3 innings against the Brewers. The righty struck out seven and walked none, giving him a 1.66 ERA in September.

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Rangers @ Angels

(18-33)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Angel Stadium

(22-30)

Jimmy Herget

RHP

0-0, 3.24 ERA, 14 SO

Herget is opening for left-hander Wes Benjamin -- his first opener assignment in the Major Leagues. Herget has allowed just one run over 11 1/3 innings with a 1.06 WHIP in his last 11 appearances.

Jaime Barria

RHP

1-0, 3.26 ERA, 27 SO

Barria is coming off a solid outing at Coors Field, having allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision. But he's yet to reach six innings in any of his three starts this season.

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Padres @ Mariners

(33-19)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Petco Park

at Petco Park

(22-29)

Chris Paddack

RHP

4-4, 4.23 ERA, 55 SO

The Padres played it safe, moving Paddack's start back by two days after he exited his most recent outing with a right ankle sprain. Paddack has endured a roller-coaster second season, and he's looking to claim a place in the Padres' playoff rotation.

Yusei Kikuchi

LHP

2-4, 5.93 ERA, 42 SO

Kikuchi got the win in an 8-3 victory over the Padres on Aug. 27 in San Diego but has been inconsistent in his second season in the Majors despite an uptick in his velocity and a dramatic reduction in home runs allowed from his rookie season.

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Giants @ Athletics

(25-25)

final • Fri, Sep 18

At Oakland Coliseum

(32-19)

Logan Webb

RHP

2-4, 5.73 ERA, 45 SO

Webb gave up one run over four innings in his last start against the Padres on Sunday. He will be seeking his first win since Aug. 21.

Chris Bassitt

RHP

5-2, 2.57 ERA, 49 SO

Bassitt continues to bring consistency to the rotation, allowing two earned runs or fewer in seven of his nine outings this season. He has allowed just one run over his past two starts (13 innings).

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