DAILY MATCHUPS: Strider adjusting to rotation

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: There are 17 games to be played today, thanks to a two doubleheaders (TAM@TOR and NYY@CLE). Weather forecasts don’t seem likely to cause delays and/or postponements, although there are 10+ MPH winds expected in Queens (TEX@NYM). 

 

Notable Starts: 

 

Spencer Strider makes his seventh start of the season tonight, and he looks to be adjusting to the rotation just fine. While his starter/reliever splits are more favorable as a relief pitcher, his 67% left on base rate as a starter has room for a lot of improvement (76% as RP). Over the last month, Strider’s 25% K-BB rate remains elite and Reds hitters are Bottom-10 in MLB this season in OPS and wRC+ against RHP. Even with a great matchup rating,...

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

Drew Rasmussen earns top marks for his home turn against the Blue Jays
May 5 2026 8:03am
Nick Martinez has a strong Matchup rating for his home start versus the Blue Jays.
May 4 2026 8:00am
Matthew Boyd brings superb underlying skills to Sunday’s table.
May 3 2026 8:08am
Ryan Weathers has been up and down; can we expect him to deliver today against Baltimore? Any reasons for concern for Chris Sale's trip to Colorado? Should we keep riding Emerson Hancock's hot start to 2026? We'll look at these pitchers and more in today's matchups.
May 2 2026 7:46am
Bryan Woo is coming off his worst start of the season, and looks to bounce back versus the Royals.
May 1 2026 7:05am

Tools