Showing his stripes: Skubal tabbed as Thursday's best

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: Eight games are on the Thursday schedule. Three of those are slated as matinee affairs; the rest will be night games. Warm, dry weather is in most of the city forecasts in play. The ERA and WHIP categories are the lead edge of a Matchup Ratings day tinged with higher overall marks and more volatility (wider dispersion) throughout. A couple of lefties—Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez—have big ratings and top the chart.

 

Notable Starts:

Tarik Skubal has found an impressive stride over his last three efforts. Skubal has given the Tigers 23.2 innings over those three starts. He's authored a 0.38 ERA (one run allowed on 12 hits), while fanning 26 batters and walking none. The Bengal southpaw is at Camden...

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

Shane Baz has been one of the hotter pitchers over the last two months, and he'll look to stay hot versus the Twins.
Aug 12 2026 9:00am
Sean Burke has been tough at home lately and is highly rated across the board for his start
Aug 11 2026 9:02am
Sonny Gray will look to continue his run of good form as he travels to Toronto to take on the Blue Jays.
Aug 10 2026 8:00am
Jesús Luzardo has been on a tear and will look to keep rolling in Sunday’s home tilt.
Aug 9 2026 7:22am
Gavin Williams has been incredible this year; can he keep it up in Chicago? We'll look at his start, as well as a number of potentially undervalued options in line for big days in today's matchups.
Aug 8 2026 7:21am

Tools