DOUBLE DIPPIN': August 6-12

This doesn't look like the best week for adding a two-start pitcher off the waiver wire, and the "Looking Ahead" section below suggests next week may not be the time to do so, either. If you aren't in a tight ratio race, you still may want to gamble on a risky player with some upside, but otherwise, it may be best to focus on protecting ERA and WHIP, and chasing wins and strikeouts a couple weeks down the road.

There are a few options that are available in many leagues, though. For example, shallow league owners may be able to grab Lance Lynn, available in 37 percent of NFBC 12-team leagues and Matt Boyd (62%), while Nick Tropeano (97%) and Wei-Yin Chen (98%) are widely available in shallow formats. Tropeano is still on the wire in 26...

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

Nestor Cortes makes his first home start as a member of the Padres against the division rival Giants.
Aug 18 2025 8:00am
We'll help you navigate a Sunday slate featuring a bevy of "coin-flip" decisions and few elite options.
Aug 17 2025 7:27am
Zebby Matthews has a great opportunity to return value today against an opponent that could be more susceptible than you think.
Aug 16 2025 8:12am
Wheeler looks to build off his last start after it was pushed back by a shoulder injury.
Aug 15 2025 8:12am
Tarik Skubal is looking to rebound from a shaky outing in his last start.
Aug 14 2025 7:46am

Tools