DAILY MATCHUPS: Scherzer kicks off Cy Young repeat bid

As a way to preview the day's games, the 2014 Daily Matchups column seeks to highlight the outliers or notable matchups on BaseballHQ.com's Starting Pitcher Report (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:  For the first time this season, all 30 teams are in action, with 11 of the 15 games under the lights.  There is an interleague game in Texas, as the Rangers host the Phillies.

 

Best SP Choices

Max Scherzer (LHP,  DET)  hopes to reprise last season's Cy Young form, when he won 21 games with a 2.90 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.  He opens at home against the Kansas City Royals.  In four starts last season against the Royals Scherzer had...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Daily Matchups

After missing the majority of 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery, Kyle Bradish was fantastic in his late-season return. Will that success translate into today's best start?
Mar 28 2026 8:06am
Eleven games on the slate as 2026 season gets underway in earnest
Mar 26 2026 8:15am
Uncertainty reigns on the regular season's final day. Which pitchers are worth that final stream?
Sep 28 2025 8:30am
We'll highlight some under-the-radar options on today's slate, including a few hurlers pitching for their teams' playoff hopes.
Sep 27 2025 9:01am

Tools