DOUBLE DIPPIN': August 8-14

The rotations have started to settle following a busy trade deadline. For Sunday free agent bidding, much of the free agent attention is sure to be focused on the new closers, so perhaps some starting pitching can be scooped up on the cheap.

There aren't many appealing options lined up for two starts this week who are widely available, but we'll dig into many of the two-steppers below. There are also have some potential pickups listed in the Looking Ahead section if you have room to stash a pitcher. For updates on all of the week's matchups be sure to check out our 8-day scan.

 

Strong 2-start options



  SP Rating1 Opp1 Rating2 Opp2 Week Rating
  Lance Lynn 1.6 @KC 3.0 vDET 2.3
  Shane Bieber 2.8 @DET 1.7 @TOR 2.2
 

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

Final Tuesday of the month brings weak crop of starter options, including the recently-struggling Sean Manaea.
Aug 26 2025 7:17am
Edward Cabrera is a top rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Braves.
Aug 25 2025 8:00am
Paul Skenes has a great matchup today versus the Rockies, and he looks for a dominating start.
Aug 24 2025 7:44am
We've got an abundance of recommended starts today, ranging from some locked n' loaded aces to some under-the-radar options that might surprise you.
Aug 23 2025 7:18am
Woo has been great this year, throwing six innings or more in every start. He'll look to extend that streak today versus the A's.
Aug 22 2025 7:29am

Tools