MATCHUPS: AL Weekend, Aug. 9-12

This AL Weekend Series Matchup column previews two four-game series that get underway on Thursday and five three-game sets which commence on Friday. Detroit-at-Texas looks to be the feature series among the seven.

The following analysis was compiled with the most up-to-date pitching info available, but circumstances can and will change, so refer to the Weekly Probable Starting Pitching Report for any updates.

Within the series below, the scheduled starters are listed for both teams. These are up to date as of this writing, but always subject to change. Following each pitcher’s name, we’ve included their handedness, year-to-date BPV and last five PQS scores.


 

Kansas City at Baltimore (4)

KC Probables:
Will Smith (LHP; 35...

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