DAILY MATCHUPS: Harvey returns from TJ surgery

As a way to preview the day's games, the 2015 Daily Matchups column seeks to highlight the outliers or notable matchups on BaseballHQ.com's HQ Pitcher Matchups tool (also available as an 8-day scan). For more information on how to leverage the report, see our research article from 2012.

 

Today's Schedule Overview: Nine games are on the schedule, with seven of them afternoon contests. The Red Sox are at the Phillies in the only interleaue matchup.

 

Best SP Choices

  • Stephen Strashburg (RHP, WAS) opens his season at home against the Mets. Last year Strasburg faced the Mets twice and hurled two PQS-5 games, with a 2.77 ERA in 13 IP. He was at his best at home last season, with a 2.56 ERA, a 9-3 record, and 140 Ks in 116 IP. Strasburg has...

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