| Matchup | Time (ET) | Away starter | Home starter | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers at Reds | 6:40 p.m. | Tarik Skubal (9-7) | Nick Lodolo (3-4) | SportsNet LA, Reds regional |
| White Sox at Guardians | 6:40 p.m. | Davis Martin (9-7) | Gavin Williams (13-7) | Chicago Sports Network, Guardians regional |
| Tigers at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. | Troy Melton (8-4) | Jose Soriano (12-7) | Sportsnet, Tigers regional |
| Orioles at Mets | 7:10 p.m. | Brandon Young (9-4) | Jonah Tong (2-1) | MASN, SNY |
| Braves at Cubs | 7:40 p.m. | AJ Smith-Shawver (0-2) | David Peterson (7-8) | MLB Network, Marquee, BravesVision |
| Yankees at Twins | 7:40 p.m. | Will Warren (10-6) | Bailey Ober (7-5) | YES, Twins regional |
| Giants at Cardinals | 7:45 p.m. | Landen Roupp (9-13) | Quinn Mathews (1-3) | NBC Sports Bay Area, Cardinals regional |
| Padres at Rockies | 8:40 p.m. | Casey Mize (5-9) | Tomoyuki Sugano (12-9) | Padres and Rockies regionals |
| Mariners at Angels | 9:38 p.m. | Kade Anderson (1-1) | Reid Detmers (5-8) | Mariners and Angels regionals |
| Marlins at Diamondbacks | 9:40 p.m. | Sandy Alcantara (13-10) | Corbin Burnes | Marlins and Diamondbacks regionals |
The Matchups That Matter
Davis Martin against Gavin Williams in Cleveland is the most consequential game on the board. The White Sox and Guardians are separated by half a game in the AL Central and play three straight in Cleveland starting Monday, with Williams the most dependable arm either side will send out.
Sandy Alcantara against Corbin Burnes at Chase Field is the best pure pitching matchup of the night, and it lands in a game Arizona needs: the Diamondbacks are two games behind San Diego for the last National League wild card. The Padres, meanwhile, open four at Coors Field with Casey Mize, which is a rough assignment in the thin air for a back-end starter.
Tarik Skubal opening a four-game set in Cincinnati is the marquee name, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell lined up behind him. Los Angeles is chasing Milwaukee for the best record in the National League and the first-round bye that comes with it.
How Probable Pitchers Work
Teams typically announce starters one to three days ahead, and the listings can change up to first pitch. Rain, a bullpen game, an injury or a September innings limit will all move a name off the board, and clubs in September are more likely than usual to skip a turn or piggyback two arms. Check back on game day before setting a fantasy lineup or a bet.
Related: MLB games today, MLB standings, MLB playoff picture, MLB magic numbers.
The Bottom Line
Ten games Monday, starting at 6:40 p.m. ET. Martin against Williams in Cleveland decides the most, Alcantara against Burnes in Phoenix is the best matchup, and Skubal opens four in Cincinnati for the Dodgers.