DAILY MATCHUPS: Verlander returns to a great matchup

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: We have 15 games on tap, starting at 2:20 pmEST in Wrigley between the Cubs and the Rockies. There are no significant weather threats on the slate, so we should get all 15 games to play. When looking at totals, the Royals and Red Sox currently have the highest total at 9.5, with many totals around 8-8.5.

 

Notable Starts:

Justin Verlander will return from the IL tonight and gets a favorable matchup versus the A’s. Verlander has been outstanding this season with a 1.84 ERA, 3.33 xFIP, and 22% K-BB. The biggest question is how far Verlander will go in the game since it is his first start back from the IL. He rates out as the highest-rated pitcher on the Matchup ratings (2.8), so start if you are...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Daily Matchups

Sean Manaea is a highly rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Nationals.
Sep 16 2024 8:30am
Cristopher Sánchez has been throwing well of late, and he'll look to stay hot versus the Mets.
Sep 15 2024 8:30am
Cole rates among the top starts today on a slate featuring several under-the-radar options that project in the green.
Sep 14 2024 8:26am
Tanner Bibee has been great of late and has a great matchup versus the Rays today.
Sep 13 2024 7:26am
Tarik Skubal totes a 2.18 home ERA into a Thursday matinee against the Rockies
Sep 12 2024 7:47am

Tools