MLB Probable Pitchers - Starting Pitchers and Matchups (2024)

Updated Jun. 7, 2024 11:36 a.m. ET

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Which hurlers are expected to start for their respective teams on Friday? Keep scrolling for a complete list of the day's probable pitcher matchups, including a game that has the Braves' Chris Sale squaring off against the Nationals' Jake Irvin.

Today's Probable Starting Pitchers

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins Probable Pitchers

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Twins Starter: Joe Ryan (4-4, 3.38 ERA9.6 K/9, 1.01 WHIP)
Pirates Starter: Mitch Keller (7-3, 3.42 ERA, 8.1 K/9, 1.22 WHIP)
When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+

Twins at Pirates Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Twins	-125	+105	8

Detroit Tigers vs. Milwaukee Brewers Probable Pitchers

Brewers Starter: Robert Gasser (2-0, 2.57 ERA5.1 K/9, 1.04 WHIP)
Tigers Starter: Reese Olson (1-6, 2.48 ERA, 7.6 K/9, 1.07 WHIP)
When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
How to Watch on TV: BSDET

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Probable Pitchers

Braves Starter: Chris Sale (8-1, 3.06 ERA10.9 K/9, 0.95 WHIP)
Nationals Starter: Jake Irvin (3-5, 3.39 ERA, 7.8 K/9, 1.03 WHIP)
When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
How to Watch on TV: BSSE

Braves at Nationals Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Braves	-210	+170	7.5

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Probable Pitchers

Orioles Starter: Cole Irvin (5-2, 2.84 ERA5.8 K/9, 1.16 WHIP)
Rays Starter: Aaron Civale (2-4, 5.37 ERA, 8.7 K/9, 1.34 WHIP)
When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
How to Watch on TV: MASN2

Orioles at Rays Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Rays	-115	-105	8.5

New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Probable Pitchers

Dodgers Starter: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-2, 3.32 ERA10.5 K/9, 1.12 WHIP)
Yankees Starter: Cody Poteet (2-0, 2.45 ERA, 8.2 K/9, 0.91 WHIP)
When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
How to Watch on TV: SportsNet LA

Dodgers at Yankees Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Dodgers	-135	+115	9

Miami Marlins vs. Cleveland Guardians Probable Pitchers

Guardians Starter: Logan Allen (6-3, 5.83 ERA7.8 K/9, 1.55 WHIP)
Marlins Starter: Ryan Weathers (3-5, 3.41 ERA, 8.4 K/9, 1.12 WHIP)
When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
How to Watch on TV: BSFL

Guardians at Marlins Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Guardians	-125	+105	8

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Probable Pitchers

Cubs Starter: Justin Steele (0-2, 4.10 ERA8.7 K/9, 1.21 WHIP)
Reds Starter: Nick Lodolo (5-2, 3.11 ERA, 9.5 K/9, 0.99 WHIP)
When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: MARQ

Cubs at Reds Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Reds	-120	+100	9

Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants Probable Pitchers

Giants Starter: Logan Webb (4-5, 2.95 ERA7.6 K/9, 1.25 WHIP)
Rangers Starter: Michael Lorenzen (3-3, 2.96 ERA, 7.2 K/9, 1.17 WHIP)
When: Saturday, June 7, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-BA

Giants at Rangers Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Giants	-120	+100	8

Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox Probable Pitchers

Red Sox Starter: Cooper Criswell (3-2, 3.92 ERA8.5 K/9, 1.19 WHIP)
White Sox Starter: Garrett Crochet (5-5, 3.49 ERA, 12.0 K/9, 0.93 WHIP)
When: Saturday, June 7, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Where: Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CHI

Red Sox at White Sox Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
White Sox	-115	-105	7.5

Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners Probable Pitchers

Mariners Starter: Bryce Miller (5-5, 3.18 ERA9.0 K/9, 0.96 WHIP)
Royals Starter: Daniel Lynch (0-0, 1.50 ERA, 6.0 K/9, 0.75 WHIP)
When: Saturday, June 7, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSKC

Mariners at Royals Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Mariners	-125	+105	9

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies Probable Pitchers

Rockies Starter: Austin Gomber (1-3, 3.06 ERA6.3 K/9, 1.18 WHIP)
Cardinals Starter: Lance Lynn (2-3, 3.23 ERA, 8.4 K/9, 1.34 WHIP)
When: Saturday, June 7, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: COLR

Rockies at Cardinals Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Cardinals	-200	+165	7.5

Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Probable Pitchers

Astros Starter: Framber Valdez (4-3, 3.95 ERA6.9 K/9, 1.24 WHIP)
Angels Starter: Griffin Canning (2-5, 4.69 ERA, 6.4 K/9, 1.37 WHIP)
When: Saturday, June 7, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
How to Watch on TV: SCHN

Astros at Angels Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Astros	-185	+150	8.5

San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers

Diamondbacks Starter: Brandon Pfaadt (2-4, 4.32 ERA8.8 K/9, 1.08 WHIP)
Padres Starter: Michael King (4-4, 3.82 ERA, 9.6 K/9, 1.23 WHIP)
When: Saturday, June 7, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
How to Watch on TV: ARID

Diamondbacks at Padres Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Padres	-125	+105	7

Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays Probable Pitchers

Blue Jays Starter: Chris Bassitt (6-6, 4.13 ERA8.7 K/9, 1.45 WHIP)
Athletics Starter: Hogan Harris (0-0, 3.14 ERA, 9.4 K/9, 1.26 WHIP)
When: Saturday, June 7, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
How to Watch on TV: SN1

Blue Jays at Athletics Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Blue Jays	-159	+135	7.5

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What does probable pitcher mean? ›

If your player has a yellow "PP" badge next to their name, it means that they are the probable starting pitcher for a game during the upcoming Game Week.

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How many pitchers are in a starting rotation? ›

In modern baseball, a five-man rotation is most common. In contrast, a pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher. Occasionally, an opener is used for only a few innings, and is replaced by a long reliever or a pitcher who would typically be a starting pitcher.

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How long do starting pitchers play? ›

The pitcher wants to keep the pitch count low to maintain their stamina. Often a starting pitcher will be removed from the game after 100 pitches, regardless of the actual number of innings pitched, as it is reckoned to be the maximum optimal pitch count for a starting pitcher.

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Teams in today's game typically rotate between five starting pitchers, meaning starters usually have four to five days off between trips to the mound. Starting pitchers hit regularly in the National League only, as the American League utilizes a designated hitter in place of the pitcher.

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Probable pitchers change very often. A month out is too far to be accurate. Probables for the rest of the week should be accurate barring and injury or rain out.

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How do you determine what pitcher gets the win? ›

First, a starting pitcher must pitch at least five innings (in a traditional game of nine innings or longer) to qualify for the win. If he does not, the official scorer awards the win to the most effective relief pitcher.

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What is the average velocity of a fastball in 2024? ›

The average velocity on fastballs this season is 93.8 mph, matching last year's mark as the highest in baseball history. At the plate, hitters are getting more used to seeing pitches at, near or over 100 mph -- and they're adjusting, albeit incrementally.

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What makes a good starting pitcher? ›

A starting pitcher has to be able to step off, take a deep breath, buckle down, and get a big out. He has to be a fighter. He has to know when to speed up the tempo of the game, and when to slow it down. Every at-bat needs to be a war with the hitter.

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What does K mean in baseball? ›

In the scorebook, a strikeout is denoted by the letter K.

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What age do starting pitchers decline? ›

Age 27-29 are Peak Production Years for Hitters

The rapid decline for pitchers and hitters begins at age 30. Fangraphs breaks aging down in more detail. The decline for both pitchers and hitters accelerates at age 30.

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What do starting pitchers do on off days? ›

While they only play once, maybe twice per week, starting pitchers do not get days off. The days in between starts are crucial to getting ready for what the fans see every fifth day. Whether it is recovery treatment, workouts, or scouting the next opponent, starting pitchers are working hard between each outing.

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What is a good ERA for a starting pitcher? ›

Major League Baseball's top pitchers every year usually have an ERA under 3.00, meaning they give up less than three earned runs for every nine innings they pitch.

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Do starting pitchers sit in the bullpen? ›

A team's roster of relief pitchers is also metonymically referred to as "the bullpen". These pitchers usually wait in the bullpen if they have not yet played in a game, rather than in the dugout with the rest of the team. The starting pitcher also makes their final pregame warm-up throws in the bullpen.

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Why do pitchers throw sideways? ›

It is most common to hear that sidearm pitching places less stress on the elbow and shoulder, thus reducing a pitcher's risk of injury.

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Player Status Designations:

Probable - Very likely to play. Questionable - Player has a 50/50 chance to play. Doubtful - Player is very unlikely to play. Out - Player will not play.

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Pitcher win probability bets revolve around wagering on the likelihood of a pitcher being the winning pitcher in a game. It's not just about betting on the outcome of the game but focusing specifically on the performance of the pitchers.

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How does a pitcher get a no decision in baseball? ›

A starting pitcher who leaves a game without earning either a win or a loss is said to have received a no decision. Major League Baseball (MLB) rules specify that a starting pitcher, to earn a win, must pitch at least five innings, leaving the game with a lead that their team "does not relinquish".

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What is a good pitcher score? ›

Game Score allows for a quick assessment of a particular pitcher's performance, simply by looking at one, easy-to-understand number. Furthermore, Game Score correlates strongly with winning percentage, so that a pitcher with an average Game Score of 60 can be expected to win approximately 60 percent of the time.

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