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

Seattle right-hander owns a 3.00 since the All-Star break.
Aug 12 2025 7:31am
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has several things going for him in his matchup with the Angels on Monday.
Aug 11 2025 8:00am
Philly veteran has had a sub-3 ERA since May 11, faces Texas Sunday
Aug 10 2025 8:30am
We've sifted through the slate to help identify some diamonds in the rough on a day that is light on star power.
Aug 9 2025 8:12am
Cristopher Sanchez is having a Cy Young-caliber season, and he looks to continue his success versus the Rangers.
Aug 8 2025 7:11am

Tools