Scott White ranks the two-start pitchers for the upcoming scoring period and then categorizes them by how usable they are. The names depicted here are highly speculative and subject to change. One of the most common ways they change is with the addition of a spot starter when a team is scheduled to play six games in a row.

The streaming record is determined by "Was this a productive game for 12-teamers if I started them?" Roughly a "PQS" with a Win and a strikeout per inning with a sub 1.20 WHIP, with a minimum of 5 IP. Close calls are decided by Playback chat.

Your fantasy baseball pickups need not always be players you anticipate being around for the long haul. Sometimes today is what matters most. Injuries happen, especially on the pitching side. Skill sets shift and roles change quickly.