Welcome to the FantasyPros Week 19 starting pitcher fantasy baseball rankings. Every week, we’ll take a closer look at the upcoming week and rank every starting pitcher based on their overall skills, recent production, head-to-head matchup, and park factor. These rankings are for Monday, August 4th through Sunday, August 10th.
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Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers Guide: Week 19
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Top 50 Starting Pitchers (August 4th to August 10th)
| Rank | Pitcher | Matchup(s) |
| 1 | Tarik Skubal | vs. LAA |
| 2 | Garrett Crochet | vs. KC |
| 3 | Zack Wheeler | @ TEX |
| 4 | Paul Skenes | vs. CIN |
| 5 | Jacob deGrom | vs. PHI |
| 6 | Spencer Strider | vs. MIL, vs. MIA |
| 7 | Bryan Woo | vs. CWS, vs. TB |
| 8 | Max Fried | @ TEX, vs. HOU |
| 9 | Jesus Luzardo | vs. BAL, @ TEX |
| 10 | Nick Lodolo | @ CHC, @ PIT |
| 11 | Logan Gilbert | vs. CWS |
| 12 | Hunter Brown | @ MIA |
| 13 | Logan Webb | @ PIT |
| 14 | Joe Ryan | @ DET |
| 15 | Yoshinobu Yamamoto | vs. TOR |
| 16 | Cristopher Sanchez | @ TEX |
| 17 | George Kirby | vs. CWS |
| 18 | Carlos Rodon | @ TEX |
| 19 | Tyler Glasnow | vs. STL |
| 20 | Robbie Ray | @ PIT |
| 21 | Nathan Eovaldi | vs. NYY |
| 22 | Jack Flaherty | vs. MIN |
| 23 | Framber Valdez | @ NYY |
| 24 | Shota Imanaga | vs. CIN |
| 25 | Brandon Woodruff | vs. NYM |
| 26 | Ranger Suarez | vs. BAL |
| 27 | Freddy Peralta | @ ATL |
| 28 | Dylan Cease | vs. BOS |
| 29 | Ryan Pepiot | @ LAA |
| 30 | Tanner Bibee | @ CWS |
| 31 | Chase Burns | @ PIT |
| 32 | Drew Rasmussen | @ SEA |
| 33 | Hunter Greene | @ PIT |
| 34 | Blake Snell | vs. TOR |
| 35 | Matthew Boyd | @ STL |
| 36 | Luis Castillo | vs. TB |
| 37 | Eury Perez | @ ATL |
| 38 | Gavin Williams | @ NYM |
| 39 | Sonny Gray | @ LAD, vs. CHC |
| 40 | MacKenzie Gore | vs. ATH, @ SF |
| 41 | Sean Manaea | vs. CLE, @ MIL |
| 42 | Adrian Houser | @ LAA, @ SEA |
| 43 | Brandon Pfaadt | vs. SD, vs. COL |
| 44 | Yusei Kikuchi | vs. TB, @ DET |
| 45 | Quinn Priester | @ ATL, @ NYM |
| 46 | Kodai Senga | @ MIL |
| 47 | Andrew Abbott | @ CHC |
| 48 | Nick Pivetta | @ ARI |
| 49 | Kevin Gausman | @ COL |
| 50 | Chris Paddack | vs. MIN |
Smash Spots
Logan Gilbert (SP – SEA) vs. CWS
Logan Gilbert has racked up seven or more strikeouts in four consecutive starts. During this stretch, the Mariners ace has allowed a combined seven earned runs across 22.2 innings. Up next is a smash spot at home versus the White Sox.
Cristopher Sanchez (SP – PHI) @ TEX
Cristopher Sanchez has lived up to expectations this year, putting up an impressive 2.55 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 130.2 innings. Expect another strong outing against a Rangers lineup that has struggled against lefties this season.
Jack Flaherty (SP – DET) vs. MIN
Jack Flaherty has given up a combined one earned run in his last two outings. Up next is a matchup against a depleted Twins lineup, who just traded away Carlos Correa, Willi Castro and Ty France.
Risky Starts
Framber Valdez (SP – HOU) @ NYY
Framber Valdez has been a model of consistency for the Astros, but it’s hard to feel confident about firing him up at Yankee Stadium, even with Aaron Judge out of the lineup.
Freddy Peralta (SP – MIL) @ ATL
The Braves have had a disappointing season, but there is still enough firepower in that lineup to make you a bit concerned with a Freddy Peralta road start.
Nick Pivetta (SP – SD) @ ARI
Nick Pivetta is likely to have a tough time on the road against a Diamondbacks lineup that doesn’t strike out much, although it bodes well that the team traded away Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor.
Two-Start Pitchers
Brandon Pfaadt (SP – ARI) vs. SD, vs. COL
Brandon Pfaadt is prone to blowup starts, but this feels like a good spot to fire him up, especially against the Rockies at home, in what should be a quality outing with several strikeouts.
Yusei Kikuchi (SP – LAA) vs. TB, @ DET
Yusei Kikuchi is another inconsistent pitcher, but he has familiarity with the Rays, so we could see a lot of strikeouts there, as he’s had success against them throughout his career. You could be looking at 12+ punchouts in this two-step.
Quinn Priester (SP – MIL) @ ATL, @ NYM
Quinn Priester has given up two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six outings. While the matchups up next are tough on paper, you have to ride the wave with how good he’s been.
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