Baseball Probable Pitchers

Twins @ Royals

(50-26)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Kauffman Stadium

(26-51)

José Berríos

RHP

8-3, 2.84 ERA, 97 SO

Berrios will have a tough act to follow after he was nearly untouchable against the Red Sox on Monday, allowing one run but retiring 19 straight batters at one point while striking out 10 without issuing a walk in a season-high eight strong innings.

Danny Duffy

LHP

3-3, 4.48 ERA, 50 SO

The lefty said he struggled to maintain his command near the top of the zone his last time out against the Mariners, which led to an elevated pitch count, but the Royals’ bullpen and bats bailed him out in an eventual win.

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Angels @ Cardinals

(38-40)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Busch Stadium

(40-36)

Noé Ramirez

RHP

3-0, 3.08 ERA, 45 SO

Ramirez gets this nod as the opener ahead of Felix Pena, who has scuffled in June with a 10.32 ERA in three outings.

Dakota Hudson

RHP

6-3, 3.36 ERA, 60 SO

Hudson battled through traffic on Sunday, limiting the Mets to three runs despite eight hits. Hudson's dominant May has continued in June; he has a 2.56 ERA in those two months compared to a 5.86 ERA in the first two months of the season.

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Mets @ Cubs

(37-40)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Wrigley Field

(41-35)

Zack Wheeler

RHP

6-5, 4.69 ERA, 108 SO

An impending free agent, Wheeler acknowledged after his last start that trade rumors may begin to swirl around him if the Mets continue sliding down the NL East standings. He would be tempting to contenders, with 103 strikeouts in 94 2/3 innings.

Jose Quintana

LHP

4-7, 4.50 ERA, 74 SO

Quintana pitched fairly well in his last start, when the Cubs fell, 3-2, to the Dodgers. The southpaw went five innings, allowing two runs, walking three and striking out three for a no-decision.

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Blue Jays @ Red Sox

(28-49)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Fenway Park

(42-36)

Derek Law

RHP

0-1, 6.38 ERA, 26 SO

Law faces the Red Sox as a bullpen starter while Edwin Jackson is on the injured list. He has two starts this season, recording a total of 26 strikeouts in 19 appearances. Law most recently opened against the Angels on Thursday, allowing one hit before exiting the game without recording an out.

Brian Johnson

LHP

1-1, 6.43 ERA, 13 SO

The lefty makes his first Fenway start of the season after missing more than two months with a left elbow injury. Johnson is 3-1 with a 3.54 ERA in 11 career starts at Fenway. In four career starts against the Jays, he is 2-0 with a 5.56 ERA.

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Padres @ Pirates

(38-39)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At PNC Park

(35-40)

Chris Paddack

RHP

4-4, 3.18 ERA, 73 SO

Paddack was optioned June 12 to Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore, where he rested after throwing 65 2/3 innings in the Majors so far in 2019. But he also worked to strengthen his changeup, particularly on perfecting his arm speed for the offering.

Chris Archer

RHP

3-6, 5.56 ERA, 74 SO

Archer battled through a rough fourth inning and completed five frames with eight strikeouts in the Pirates' win over the Marlins on Sunday in Miami. The veteran righty owns a 7.33 ERA with only one quality start over his last nine appearances.

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Marlins @ Phillies

(29-46)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Citizens Bank Park

(39-37)

Elieser Hernández

RHP

0-2, 4.34 ERA, 19 SO

Hernandez makes his third start and first against someone other than the Cardinals. The 24-year-old lost both starts to St. Louis, but he had some tough luck. Hitters are 1-for-13 (.077) vs. his slider, and .188 off his changeup. His WHIP is 1.17.

Vince Velasquez

RHP

2-4, 4.40 ERA, 54 SO

Velasquez opened the season in the Phillies' rotation, but he got bumped to the bullpen because of performance and necessity. But with no No. 5 starter, Velasquez is back in and gets a chance to reclaim his job.

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Rays @ Athletics

(44-33)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Oakland Coliseum

(42-37)

Yonny Chirinos

RHP

7-3, 3.00 ERA, 71 SO

Chirinos often appears to be on the brink of becoming a big-time pitcher. He has proven he can work deep into games, and he ranks among the American League leaders with a 3.00 ERA. But he remains susceptible to basic lapses, as demonstrated by the 13 home runs he has allowed in 81 innings this year.

Mike Fiers

RHP

8-3, 4.20 ERA, 62 SO

Few pitchers have been as dominant as Fiers over the past two months. His 2.70 ERA since April 26 is seventh-lowest among AL pitchers. Fiers held the Rays to two runs over six innings on June 11 in Tampa Bay.

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Tigers @ Guardians

(26-47)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Progressive Field

(41-35)

Spencer Turnbull

RHP

3-7, 3.29 ERA, 81 SO

Turnbull gave up a season-high six earned runs on Sunday vs. the Indians, but he's been a solid piece in the Tigers' rotation. In eight of his 15 starts, he's pitched more than five innings, and he hasn't worked a start shorter than four.

Aaron Civale

RHP

1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 SO

Civale will be the fifth Indians player to make his Major League debut this year. He'll make a spot start in place of an injured Mike Clevinger (left ankle sprain). Civale logged a 2.67 ERA in five Double-A starts and a 3.38 ERA in two starts in Triple-A.

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Orioles @ Mariners

(22-55)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At T-Mobile Park

(34-47)

Andrew Cashner

RHP

7-3, 4.37 ERA, 56 SO

Cashner overcame the threat of a blister -- he had what was termed as a "hot" finger -- to limit the A's to three runs (one earned) and four hits in six innings. Cashner is 2-5 with a 4.22 ERA in 11 career games (10 starts) vs. Seattle.

Tommy Milone

LHP

1-2, 3.35 ERA, 38 SO

Milone pitched well his last three outings while coming out of the bullpen behind an opener, posting a 2.55 ERA with 10 hits, five runs, one walk and 13 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings. But he’ll get the start from the get-go vs. the Orioles.

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Reds @ Brewers

(36-39)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Miller Park

(41-36)

Luis Castillo

RHP

7-2, 2.56 ERA, 109 SO

Castillo's worst start of 2019 happened at Miller Park on May 22. Lasting only 2 2/3 innings during an 11-9 Reds loss where he earned a no-decison, the ace gave up four runs on five hits (including two homers) with three walks.

Jhoulys Chacín

RHP

3-8, 5.88 ERA, 56 SO

Chacin came off the injured list Monday and allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings in a loss at San Diego. He was a bit wild early and threw 102 pitches, but he found the feel of his out pitch and recorded seven strikeouts on sliders.

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Rockies @ Dodgers

(40-36)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Dodger Stadium

(53-25)

Peter Lambert

RHP

2-0, 5.85 ERA, 16 SO

Lambert was impressive in his first two career starts, allowing a combined two runs in 12 innings and earning a pair of victories over the Cubs. But he struggled last time out, giving up eight runs in three innings vs. the Padres last Sunday.

Hyun Jin Ryu

LHP

9-1, 1.27 ERA, 90 SO

Both runs Ryu allowed over seven innings against the Cubs on Sunday were unearned. He's allowed one earned run in 20 innings this month, with 16 strikeouts and no walks. Ryu has issued only five walks all season and is likely headed for his first All-Star Game.

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Braves @ Nationals

(45-32)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Nationals Park

(37-39)

Mike Foltynewicz

RHP

2-5, 6.37 ERA, 50 SO

Foltynewicz halted his home run woes against the Phillies on Sunday and will now attempt to extend his success against the Nationals. He has already allowed 15 home runs this season, two shy of the total he surrendered over 183 innings last year.

Aníbal Sánchez

RHP

3-6, 4.02 ERA, 65 SO

Since he made his return from the injured list against the Braves on May 29 in Atlanta, Sanchez has been a different pitcher. In four starts, he owns a 1.54 ERA with 18 strikeouts and three walks. Opponents are hitting just .183 against him during that span.

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Astros @ Yankees

(48-30)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Yankee Stadium

(49-27)

Wade Miley

LHP

6-4, 3.51 ERA, 78 SO

Miley has allowed three or fewer runs in 14 of his 15 starts this year. He has walked nine batters in his past three starts, including four in Monday's loss to the Reds. The Astros are 10-5 in games he has started. He has a 4.68 ERA on the road.

Masahiro Tanaka

RHP

5-5, 3.21 ERA, 85 SO

Tanaka is coming off his finest start of the year, a two-hit shutout of the Rays in which he struck out a season-high 10. Tanaka took a no-decision in Houston on April 8, allowing a run on three hits in six innings.

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White Sox @ Rangers

(36-38)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Globe Life Park in Arlington

(41-36)

Odrisamer Despaigne

RHP

0-2, 9.45 ERA, 7 SO

Despaigne pitched out of a first-inning jam Sunday against the Yankees, but he didn’t last much longer, allowing seven runs on nine hits over 4 1/3 innings. This will be Despaigne’s third start with the White Sox.

Lance Lynn

RHP

9-4, 4.32 ERA, 108 SO

Lynn is 4-2 with a 2.92 ERA in his last eight starts, while averaging 11.35 strikeouts per nine innings and 1.38 walks. His eight straight quality starts in that stretch is the longest by a Rangers pitcher since Yu Darvish in 2016.

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Giants @ D-backs

(33-42)

final • Sat, Jun 22

At Chase Field

(38-40)

Tyler Beede

RHP

1-2, 6.96 ERA, 36 SO

Beede earned his first career win Monday after holding the Dodgers to one run over six innings. The 26-year-old rookie has yet to face Arizona in his career.

Zack Godley

RHP

3-5, 6.82 ERA, 46 SO

Godley will get the start in place of the injured Jon Duplantier. Godley's last outing came on Sunday when he allowed six runs over 4 2/3 innings in relief of Archie Bradley, who started for Duplantier.

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