MLB Probable Pitchers - Starting Pitchers and Matchups (2024)

Updated Jul. 26, 2024 8:36 a.m. ET

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Looking for Friday's probable pitchers? Below, we list the expected starting pitchers for every game. Keep an eye out for one of the top matchups of the day, which features MacKenzie Gore drawing the start for the Nationals, and Sonny Gray taking the ball for Cardinals.

Today's Probable Starting Pitchers

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cleveland Guardians Probable Pitchers

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Guardians Starter: Ben Lively (8-6, 3.57 ERA7.7 K/9, 1.19 WHIP)
Phillies Starter: Cristopher Sanchez (7-5, 2.97 ERA, 7.3 K/9, 1.24 WHIP)
When: Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: BSGL

Guardians at Phillies Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Phillies	-175	+145	8.5

Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins Probable Pitchers

Twins Starter: Pablo Lopez (8-7, 4.86 ERA10.4 K/9, 1.15 WHIP)
Tigers Starter: Keider Montero (1-3, 5.97 ERA, 7.4 K/9, 1.39 WHIP)
When: Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
How to Watch on TV: BSN

Twins at Tigers Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Twins	-175	+145	8

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cincinnati Reds Probable Pitchers

Reds Starter: Nick Lodolo (8-3, 3.51 ERA9.5 K/9, 1.12 WHIP)
Rays Starter: Shane Baz (0-1, 3.95 ERA, 7.9 K/9, 1.76 WHIP)
When: Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
How to Watch on TV: BSOH

Reds at Rays Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
PUSH	-110	-110	7.5

Baltimore Orioles vs. San Diego Padres Probable Pitchers

Padres Starter: Adam Mazur (0-0, )
Orioles Starter: Grayson Rodriguez (12-4, 3.83 ERA, 10.2 K/9, 1.22 WHIP)
When: Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
How to Watch on TV: MASN

Padres at Orioles Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Orioles	-210	+170	9

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers Probable Pitchers

Rangers Starter: Andrew Heaney (4-10, 3.60 ERA9.1 K/9, 1.24 WHIP)
Blue Jays Starter: Yusei Kikuchi (4-9, 4.54 ERA, 10.1 K/9, 1.31 WHIP)
When: Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+

Rangers at Blue Jays Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Blue Jays	-120	+100	8

New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Probable Pitchers

Braves Starter: Charlie Morton (5-5, 3.92 ERA8.8 K/9, 1.22 WHIP)
Mets Starter: Kodai Senga (0-0)
When: Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
How to Watch on TV: SNY

Braves at Mets Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Mets	-135	+115	8

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Probable Pitchers

Yankees Starter: Nestor Cortes Jr. (4-9, 3.99 ERA8.3 K/9, 1.16 WHIP)
Red Sox Starter: Brayan Bello (10-5, 5.27 ERA, 8.7 K/9, 1.44 WHIP)
When: Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
How to Watch on TV: NESN

Yankees at Red Sox Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Yankees	-130	+110	9.5

Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago Cubs Probable Pitchers

Cubs Starter: Kyle Hendricks (2-8, 6.69 ERA6.2 K/9, 1.49 WHIP)
Royals Starter: Brady Singer (6-6, 3.00 ERA, 8.6 K/9, 1.22 WHIP)
When: Saturday, July 26, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSKC

Cubs at Royals Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Royals	-155	+125	9

Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners Probable Pitchers

Mariners Starter: George Kirby (7-7, 3.20 ERA8.9 K/9, 0.98 WHIP)
White Sox Starter: Drew Thorpe (3-1, 3.03 ERA, 5.6 K/9, 1.01 WHIP)
When: Saturday, July 26, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Where: Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CHI

Mariners at White Sox Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Mariners	-159	+135	7.5

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Probable Pitchers

Dodgers Starter: Gavin Stone (9-3, 3.19 ERA7.0 K/9, 1.23 WHIP)
Astros Starter: Framber Valdez (8-5, 3.63 ERA, 7.6 K/9, 1.28 WHIP)
When: Saturday, July 26, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+

Dodgers at Astros Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Astros	-125	+105	8.5

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami Marlins Probable Pitchers

Marlins Starter: Trevor Rogers (1-9, 4.59 ERA7.6 K/9, 1.55 WHIP)
Brewers Starter: Freddy Peralta (6-5, 3.88 ERA, 11.4 K/9, 1.17 WHIP)
When: Saturday, July 26, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
How to Watch on TV: BSWI

Marlins at Brewers Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Brewers	-227	+185	8

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals Probable Pitchers

Nationals Starter: MacKenzie Gore (6-8, 4.20 ERA10.5 K/9, 1.46 WHIP)
Cardinals Starter: Sonny Gray (10-6, 3.54 ERA, 11.1 K/9, 1.06 WHIP)
When: Saturday, July 26, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: MASN2

Nationals at Cardinals Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Cardinals	-175	+145	7.5

Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics Probable Pitchers

Athletics Starter: Paul Blackburn (3-2, 4.11 ERA7.0 K/9, 1.15 WHIP)
Angels Starter: Carson Fulmer (0-2, 3.66 ERA, 9.1 K/9, 1.24 WHIP)
When: Saturday, July 26, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CA

Athletics at Angels Odds

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

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Probable Pitchers

Pirates Starter: Luis Ortiz (5-2, 2.57 ERA7.2 K/9, 1.11 WHIP)
Diamondbacks Starter: Zac Gallen (7-5, 3.64 ERA, 8.8 K/9, 1.25 WHIP)
When: Saturday, July 26, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
How to Watch on TV: ARID

Pirates at Diamondbacks Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Diamondbacks	-175	+145	8.5

San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies Probable Pitchers

Rockies Starter: Kyle Freeland (2-3, 5.63 ERA6.4 K/9, 1.54 WHIP)
Giants Starter: Kyle Harrison (5-4, 3.86 ERA, 7.8 K/9, 1.34 WHIP)
When: Saturday, July 26, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Where: Oracle Park in San Francisco, California
How to Watch on TV: COLR

Rockies at Giants Odds

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total
Giants	-185	+150	8

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MLB Probable Pitchers - Starting Pitchers and Matchups (2024)

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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 starting pitchers are in the MLB? ›

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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How many pitches does a pitcher throw in MLB? ›

If a pitcher reaches the 110 pitch limit while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until one of the following occurs. o The batter reaches base, o That batter is retired, or o The third out is recorded to complete that half-inning or game.

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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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What does PO mean in pitching? ›

While the abbreviation for putout is "PO", baseball scorekeeping typically records the specific manner in which an out was achieved, without explicitly noting which player is awarded the putout for common plays.

What do MLB players do on off days? ›

Some players prefer to chillax at the team hotel — sometimes that's playing cards with their comrades. Poker and Pluck are games the Royals enjoy playing. Just like many people, the players enjoy a trip to the mall for some shopping.

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Why are pitchers throwing less? ›

In MLB, pitching a complete game is becoming less common due to the average number of pitches needed to throw a complete game against increasingly talented hitters and the growing awareness about overuse injuries in baseball pitchers.

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How many innings does a pitcher have to pitch to get the decision? ›

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 does probable mean in NFL? ›

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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What does pitcher win probability mean? ›

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".