Pitcher Rankings for Week 20

Here are the top pitchers to watch for Week 20 (August 11-17):

1. George Kirby (SEA) - Starts on Tuesday against Baltimore and Sunday against the Mets.
2. Garrett Crochet (BOS) - Faces Houston on Monday and Miami on Sunday.
3. Freddy Peralta (MIL) - Takes on Pittsburgh on Monday and Cincinnati on Sunday.
4. Spencer Strider (ATL) - Pitches against the Mets on Tuesday and Cleveland on Sunday.
5. Ranger Suarez (PHI) - Starts against Cincinnati on Tuesday and Washington on Sunday.

Hitter Matchup Ratings

Key hitter matchups to consider:

• Arizona Diamondbacks: 7 games, with 4 at home. Strong matchups against Texas and Colorado.
• Los Angeles Dodgers: 6 games, all at home. Favorable matchups against San Diego and Tampa Bay.
• New York Mets: 6 games, with 3 at home. Balanced matchups against Seattle and Atlanta.

Schedule Observations

• Little League Classic: Seattle Mariners vs. New York Mets on Sunday Night Baseball at Muncy Bank Ballpark.
• Trade Deadline: All trades must be submitted and accepted by noon ET on Friday.
• Key Series: Dodgers vs. Padres at Dodger Stadium from Friday through Sunday.

Starting Pitchers to Watch

• Cristian Javier (HOU): Expected to return to the rotation early in the week.
• Merrill Kelly (TEX): Faces his former Diamondbacks teammates on Wednesday.
• Chris Paddack (DET): Makes his second start against his former Twins teammates on Saturday.

Lineup Lock Times

• Monday, Aug. 11: 11 games, first game at 6:10 PM ET.
• Tuesday, Aug. 12: 15 games, first game at 6:35 PM ET.
• Wednesday, Aug. 13: 15 games, first game at 2:10 PM ET.

Teams with the Most Games

• Arizona Diamondbacks: 7 games (4 home, 3 road).
• Colorado Rockies: 7 games (3 home, 4 road).
• Detroit Tigers: 7 games (3 home, 4 road).

Conclusion

Week 20 of the MLB season offers exciting matchups and critical fantasy baseball decisions. Stay ahead with our forecaster to optimize your lineups and make informed decisions.