DAILY MATCHUPS: Anibal against the Astros

As a way to preview the day's games, the 2013 Daily Matchups column seeks to highlight the outliers or notable matchups on BaseballHQ.com's Starting Pitcher Report (also available as an 8-day scan).  For more information on how to leverage the report, see our research article from 2012.

 

Today's schedule overview:  Twenty teams are in action today, but there are eleven games due to a day/night doubleheader between the Indians and Yankees in Cleveland.  No interleague games today.  The first Indians-Yankees game is the only afternoon game.

 

Best SP choices

  • Aníbal Sánchez (RHP, DET) has been great this year (46 IP, 11.4 Dom, 2.70 xERA).  Today, he gets his first opportunity to start against the Astros.  Expect Sanchez to keep...

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

Braxton Ashcraft has been great of late and looks to continue his success versus the Phillies.
May 15 2026 8:08am
Chris Sale totes an 0.75 home ERA into a Thursday turn vs. the Cubs.
May 14 2026 7:35am
Parker Messick is having a great season, and he looks to continue that success versus the Angels.
May 13 2026 7:45am
Nathan Eovaldi is a top rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Diamondbacks
May 11 2026 8:00am

Tools