TWO-TURN STARTERS: August 26-September 1

The following analysis was compiled with the most up-to-date pitching info available, but circumstances can and will change, so refer to the Weekly Probable Starting Pitching Report for any updates.

American League - Week of August 26

No-Brainers
Hisashi Iwakuma (RHP; 115 BPV; Last 5 PQS: 3-3-3-5-3): vs. TEX, at HOU
Aníbal Sánchez (RHP; 127 BPV; Last 5 PQS: 3-5-5-4-5): vs. OAK, vs. CLE
Justin Verlander (RHP; 86 BPV; Last 5 PQS: 4-5-4-5-4): vs. OAK, vs. CLE
C.J. Wilson (LHP; 79 BPV; Last 5 PQS: 0-4-2-3-3): at TAM, at MIL
James Shields (RHP; 75 BPV; Last 5 PQS: 4-1-4-3-4): at MIN, at TOR

Three to Consider Starting
Phil Hughes (RHP; 78 BPV; Last 5 PQS: 0-0-0-5-4): at TOR, vs. BAL - Hughes has pitched well over his last couple...

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