12 of Friday's 30 starters have a rating that meets our Strong Starts threshold, with Shane Bieber drawing the day's top mark.

Josh VanMeter is off to a hot start, but how much of what he's doing is supported by his skills? Plus, early analysis of Jordan Yamamoto, Myles Straw, Tommy Edman, and Yoan Lopez.

Lance Lynn and Mike Clevinger are the top-rated starters on a Friday that's short on strong start options, and heavy on flawed judgment calls.

Nate Lowe has been raking lately for the Rays—have his skills turned around as well? Plus, early analysis of Harold Castro, Cesar Puello, Dylan Moore, and Scott Barlow.

Thanks to very strong small-sample skills, Jose Urquidy earns a strong start ranking in just the fourth start of his major league career.

Yordan Alvarez has come charging out of the gate with monster power and a .300+ BA—are both supported by his skills? Plus, early analysis of Nick Anderson, Peter Lambert, Luis Rengifo, and Tim Locastro.

Friday's matchups feature 10 strong start options counterbalanced by 10 weak start options, with Shane Bieber, Patrick Corbin, and Jacob deGrom earning the day's top ratings.

Walker Buehler's 3.44 xERA is a near-perfect match for his 3.46 actual ERA, and over his last 4 GS, he owns an 11.0 Dom, ridiculous 35.0 Cmd, and 212 BPV.

Francisco Mejia has been a disappointment at the plate so far in 2019—are there any signs that his skills might finally be coming around? Plus, early analysis of Luis Arraez, Giovanny Gallegos, Adrian Houser, and Mike Tauchman.

Gerrit Cole tries to reverse his bad luck against the Rangers in 2019 as he sees them for the fourth time, while Stephen Strasburg hopes to fare better in his second matchup against the Phillies.

Keston Hiura hasn't quite lived up to lofty expectations for his rookie debut—do his skills offer hope for better things to come? Plus, early analysis of Cal Quantrill, Zach Plesac, Tyler Beede, and Matt Beaty.