Welcome back to Expected SP Schedules!

Throughout the season, the Expected SP Schedules article will provide insight regarding each starting pitcher’s upcoming matchups. Who has a two-start week? Who is facing a favorable lineup? Who is struggling but might be due for a turnaround? Among other content at Pitcher List, this article is meant to help guide fantasy baseball managers through the handling of their rotations. Today’s featured pitcher is Paul Skenes, who looks to be running away with the NL Cy Young. It’s crazy how we haven’t used Skenes yet, and with the Pirates getting plenty of attention due to the possible Bubba Chandler call-up (finally?), why not feature the guy who has basically become the face of pitching?

Don’t forget this list of helpful terms as you scroll through this week’s expected starting pitching matchups.

(OFF) means the team has an off-day before they play that team.

(DH) indicates a doubleheader that day.

SPOT is used when that game might be projected to be someone different than the mainstay in the rotation. Notes will explain.

??? represents an unclear rotational spot, and the notes will explain options.

And of course, before we look at the schedules, we have to check the week’s offense rankings, powered by Process+! This week is pretty similar to last week, but with the Royals (on the road) and Mets climbing into that top tier, while the Dodgers (!!!) and Astros fell down a bit. The Marlins, Tigers and Brewers are among teams that fell down, while Atlanta made a big jump two tiers. Of note, the Rangers are now split into two offenses, one at home, which struggles, and one on the road, that is average.

PLV Projections Team Offense Ranking (8/18 Update)

AL East

Kyle Bradish is set to return soon, possibly knocking Brandon Young out of the rotation, which is rather unfortunate considering how great Young’s last outing was. Though for the Orioles, Bradish will inject some life into the rotation, as we’ve seen him work like an ace before.