Matthews emerges as Saturday's top option
Aug 16 2025
Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: We've got a full slate of action today, with a third of today's starters rated as favorable matchups. The Pirates and Cubs lead off the five-game matinee slate at 2:20p ET, with 10 matchups making up the evening portion. There are no probable chances for rain, but there are reported winds blowing up to 23 mph out for TB@SF.
Notable Starts:
Zebby Matthews has turned in mostly mediocre results since being recalled on July 19; however, he has shown reasons for optimism. While his ERA is north of 5.00, he's been unlucky—he's got a 3.29 xERA over his last five starts along with an outstanding 27 K-BB%. His strikeout metrics present a strong driver for upside (29 K%, 14.1 Swk% over the last month), and...
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