DAILY MATCHUPS: The Life of Pablo

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: Thanks to a pair of doubleheaders (ATL@NYM, LAA@SEA), we get 17 games on today’s docket. Both games in Queens, NY are likely to be affected by 10+ mph winds. Forecasts for the game in Baltimore (PIT@BAL) call for a fair amount of rain through the evening, while Minnesota (TOR@MIN) is expected to receive even more rain with wind speeds exceeding 10+ mph. 

 

Notable Starts: 

Even though he has a modest Matchup rating, Pablo López looks primed to capitalize in his start against the Cubs. In the last 30 days (24.2 IP), López has a strong 17% K-BB rate despite his 5.11 ERA. His .323 BABIP and 67% left on base rate in that span also hint at positive regression. Finally, Lopez’s home/road splits tilt...

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