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2026 MLB Season
Ranking completed starts
Completed starts ranked by GS+.
SLATE COMPLETE · 30 STARTS
Slate range 21-68 / Avg 48.4 / Scale 20-80
Board ranks starts of 2.0+ innings; openers and short outings are listed separately.
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START OF THE DAY · APR 21, 2026Final
#1 of 28 · league avg 50
#1
Solid
CIN @ TB
56
GS+5.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
CIN @ TB, Tropicana Field
Paired with Steven Matz / GS+ 37GSV2 64 · -8 ADJ
Ranking reasons
1. Misses
+17.6
8 strikeouts.
2. Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
3. Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +16.8 -> Calibrated GS+ 56
GSv2 64 / GS+ -8 adj
Middle band
#2
Solid
STL @ MIA
56
GS+5.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
STL @ MIA, loanDepot park
Paired with Chris Paddack / GS+ 39GSV2 60 · -4 ADJ
#3
Solid
TOR @ LAA
52
GS+5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
TOR @ LAA, Angel Stadium
Paired with Jack Kochanowicz / GS+ 47GSV2 62 · -10 ADJ
#4
Solid
LAD @ SF
51
GS+7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
LAD @ SF, Oracle Park
Paired with Landen Roupp / GS+ 60GSV2 64 · -13 ADJ
#5
Solid
SEA vs ATH
50
GS+5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
SEA vs ATH, T-Mobile Park
Paired with Jacob Lopez / GS+ 42GSV2 56 · -6 ADJ
#6
Solid
CWS @ AZ
49
GS+6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
CWS @ AZ, Chase Field
Paired with Merrill Kelly / GS+ 21GSV2 61 · -12 ADJ
#7
Solid
PHI @ CHC
49
GS+4.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
PHI @ CHC, Wrigley Field
Paired with Shota Imanaga / GS+ 58GSV2 50 · -1 ADJ
#8
Solid
WSH vs ATL
48
GS+6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
WSH vs ATL, Nationals Park
Paired with Reynaldo López / GS+ 26GSV2 58 · -10 ADJ
#9
Solid
LAA vs TOR
47
GS+5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
LAA vs TOR, Angel Stadium
Paired with Patrick Corbin / GS+ 52GSV2 58 · -11 ADJ
#10
Solid
MIL @ DET
47
GS+3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
MIL @ DET, Comerica Park
Paired with Keider Montero / GS+ 46GSV2 44 · +3 ADJ
#11
Solid
KC vs BAL
46
GS+6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
KC vs BAL, Kauffman Stadium
Paired with Shane Baz / GS+ 42GSV2 54 · -8 ADJ
#12
Solid
DET vs MIL
46
GS+5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
DET vs MIL, Comerica Park
Paired with Kyle Harrison / GS+ 47GSV2 56 · -10 ADJ
#13
Solid
BOS vs NYY
46
GS+5.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
BOS vs NYY, Fenway Park
Paired with Luis Gil / GS+ 58GSV2 51 · -5 ADJ
#14
Solid
CLE vs HOU
46
GS+5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
CLE vs HOU, Progressive Field
Paired with Ryan Weiss / GS+ 44GSV2 51 · -5 ADJ
#15
Solid
HOU @ CLE
44
GS+3.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K
HOU @ CLE, Progressive Field
Paired with Parker Messick / GS+ 46GSV2 40 · +4 ADJ
Openers & short outings · 2
Starts under 2.0 innings are kept out of the ranked positions but remain visible for slate completeness.
Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
Misses
+17.6
8 strikeouts.
Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-4.8
4 hits allowed.
Free passes
-3
2 walks allowed.
Park context
0
Tropicana Field at 1.00 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
TB archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
TB archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
STL @ MIA
5.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
STL @ MIA, loanDepot park
Paired with Chris Paddack / GS+ 39GSV2 60 · -4 ADJ
56
GS+WINRanking reasons
1. Length
+16
5.1 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
3. Traffic
-7.2
6 hits allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +12.8 -> Calibrated GS+ 56
GSv2 60 / GS+ -4 adj
Middle band
Length
+16
5.1 innings pitched.
Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Traffic
-7.2
6 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.5
loanDepot park at 0.96 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
MIA archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
MIA archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
TOR @ LAA
5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
TOR @ LAA, Angel Stadium
Paired with Jack Kochanowicz / GS+ 47GSV2 62 · -10 ADJ
52
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
3. Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +11 -> Calibrated GS+ 52
GSv2 62 / GS+ -10 adj
Middle band
Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Traffic
-2.4
2 hits allowed.
Free passes
-3
2 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.2
Angel Stadium at 0.98 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
LAA archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
LAA archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
LAD @ SF
7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
LAD @ SF, Oracle Park
Paired with Landen Roupp / GS+ 60GSV2 64 · -13 ADJ
51
GS+LOSSRanking reasons
1. Length
+21
7.0 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+15.4
7 strikeouts.
3. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +10.5 -> Calibrated GS+ 51
GSv2 64 / GS+ -13 adj
Middle band
Length
+21
7.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+15.4
7 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-7.2
6 hits allowed.
Free passes
-3
2 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.7
Oracle Park at 0.94 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
SF archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
SF archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
SEA vs ATH
5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
SEA vs ATH, T-Mobile Park
Paired with Jacob Lopez / GS+ 42GSV2 56 · -6 ADJ
50
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+13.2
6 strikeouts.
3. Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +8.6 -> Calibrated GS+ 50
GSv2 56 / GS+ -6 adj
Middle band
Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+13.2
6 strikeouts.
Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-3
2 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.6
T-Mobile Park at 0.95 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
ATH archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
ATH archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
CWS @ AZ
6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
CWS @ AZ, Chase Field
Paired with Merrill Kelly / GS+ 21GSV2 61 · -12 ADJ
49
GS+WINRanking reasons
1. Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +7.5 -> Calibrated GS+ 49
GSv2 61 / GS+ -12 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
+0.4
Chase Field at 1.03 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
AZ archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
AZ archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
PHI @ CHC
4.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
PHI @ CHC, Wrigley Field
Paired with Shota Imanaga / GS+ 58GSV2 50 · -1 ADJ
49
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+14
4.2 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
3. Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +6 -> Calibrated GS+ 49
GSv2 50 / GS+ -1 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+14
4.2 innings pitched.
Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-6
4 walks allowed.
Park context
+0.5
Wrigley Field at 1.04 run factor.
Opponent quality
+1.1
CHC archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
+0.8
CHC archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
WSH vs ATL
6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
WSH vs ATL, Nationals Park
Paired with Reynaldo López / GS+ 26GSV2 58 · -10 ADJ
48
GS+WINRanking reasons
1. Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +6.2 -> Calibrated GS+ 48
GSv2 58 / GS+ -10 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
0
Nationals Park at 1.00 run factor.
Opponent quality
+2.2
ATL archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
+1.9
ATL archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
LAA vs TOR
5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
LAA vs TOR, Angel Stadium
Paired with Patrick Corbin / GS+ 52GSV2 58 · -11 ADJ
47
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
2. Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
3. Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +5 -> Calibrated GS+ 47
GSv2 58 / GS+ -11 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
Misses
+2.2
1 strikeouts.
Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-3
2 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.2
Angel Stadium at 0.98 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
TOR archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
TOR archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
MIL @ DET
3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
MIL @ DET, Comerica Park
Paired with Keider Montero / GS+ 46GSV2 44 · +3 ADJ
47
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+9
3.0 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
3. Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +1.1 -> Calibrated GS+ 47
GSv2 44 / GS+ +3 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+9
3.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Traffic
-4.8
4 hits allowed.
Free passes
-4.5
3 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.2
Comerica Park at 0.98 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
DET archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
DET archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
KC vs BAL
6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
KC vs BAL, Kauffman Stadium
Paired with Shane Baz / GS+ 42GSV2 54 · -8 ADJ
46
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +1.6 -> Calibrated GS+ 46
GSv2 54 / GS+ -8 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-4.5
3 walks allowed.
Park context
0
Kauffman Stadium at 1.00 run factor.
Opponent quality
+1.4
BAL archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
+1.1
BAL archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
DET vs MIL
5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
DET vs MIL, Comerica Park
Paired with Kyle Harrison / GS+ 47GSV2 56 · -10 ADJ
46
GS+LOSSRanking reasons
1. Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +0.9 -> Calibrated GS+ 46
GSv2 56 / GS+ -10 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.2
Comerica Park at 0.98 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
MIL archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
MIL archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
BOS vs NYY
5.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
BOS vs NYY, Fenway Park
Paired with Luis Gil / GS+ 58GSV2 51 · -5 ADJ
46
GS+LOSSRanking reasons
1. Length
+16
5.1 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +3.6 -> Calibrated GS+ 46
GSv2 51 / GS+ -5 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+16
5.1 innings pitched.
Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-4.5
3 walks allowed.
Park context
+0.6
Fenway Park at 1.05 run factor.
Opponent quality
+2
NYY archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
+1.7
NYY archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
CLE vs HOU
5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
CLE vs HOU, Progressive Field
Paired with Ryan Weiss / GS+ 44GSV2 51 · -5 ADJ
46
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +2.8 -> Calibrated GS+ 46
GSv2 51 / GS+ -5 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-7.2
6 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.1
Progressive Field at 0.99 run factor.
Opponent quality
+1.6
HOU archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
+1.2
HOU archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
Solid
HOU @ CLE
3.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K
HOU @ CLE, Progressive Field
Paired with Parker Messick / GS+ 46GSV2 40 · +4 ADJ
44
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+10
3.1 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total -3.3 -> Calibrated GS+ 44
GSv2 40 / GS+ +4 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+10
3.1 innings pitched.
Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-6
4 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.1
Progressive Field at 0.99 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
CLE archived opponent quality from the stored MLB archive matchup.
Opponent offense
0
CLE archived offense quality from fixture lineup context.
GS+ 26
LOSS