Let's get those daily fantasy baseball lineups ready with our starting pitcher rankings, closer news and weather reports below. As usual, we'll also have hitter matchups and daily fantasy baseball picks to help you win some cash.
Friday's full MLB schedule starts at 2:20 p.m. ET with the D-backs against the Cubs in Chicago, but every other game is at night, so you'll have to wait to get your DFS fix. Enjoy the (nearly) full night of baseball, and good luck in all your daily fantasy baseball contests!
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Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings
| Rank | Pitcher | Team | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob deGrom | Mets | at Marlins |
| 2 | Corey Kluber | Indians | at Tigers |
| 3 | Luis Severino | Yankees | vs. Rays |
| 4 | Jon Lester | Cubs | vs. D-backs |
| 5 | Garrett Richards | Angels | vs. Rangers |
| 6 | Collin McHugh | Astros | vs. Twins |
| 7 | James Shields | Padres | vs. Dodgers |
| 8 | Julio Teheran | Braves | at Nationals |
| 9 | Carlos Martinez | Cardinals | vs. Pirates |
| 10 | Jake Odorizzi | Rays | at Yankees |
| 11 | Joe Kelly | Red Sox | vs. Phillies |
| 12 | Kris Medlen | Royals | vs. White Sox |
| 13 | Drew Hutchison | Blue Jays | vs. Orioles |
| 14 | Matt Garza | Brewers | at Reds |
| 15 | Zack Godley | D-backs | at Cubs |
| 16 | Tanner Roark | Nationals | vs. Braves |
| 17 | Adam Morgan | Phillies | at Red Sox |
| 18 | J.A. Happ | Pirates | at Cardinals |
| 19 | John Danks | White Sox | at Royals |
| 20 | Martin Perez | Rangers | at Angels |
| 21 | Keyvius Sampson | Reds | vs. Brewers |
| 22 | Aaron Brooks | A's | vs. Mariners |
| 23 | Mike Bolsinger | Dodgers | at Padres |
| 24 | Tom Koehler | Marlins | vs. Mets |
| 25 | Mike Pelfrey | Twins | at Astros |
| 26 | Kyle Lobstein | Tigers | vs. Indians |
| 27 | Ubaldo Jimenez | Orioles | at Blue Jays |
| 28 | Edgar Olmos | Mariners | at Athletics |
| 29 | Jorge De La Rosa | Rockies | vs. Giants |
| 30 | Chris Heston | Giants | at Rockies |
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Saves Sleepers
Glen Perkins will remain in Minnesota when the Twins embark on their upcoming nine-game road trip. Perkins reportedly could barely walk because of a balky back that has been giving him problems for the last week or so. It's unclear if Perkins will join the team at some point on their road swing, but for now, Kevin Jepsen will handle save opportunities.
Weather Watch
There could be some rain around the league today, although there are no significant threats. There's a 20-35 percent chance of rain for the following games: Braves-Nationals in D.C.; Indians-Tigers in Detroit; D-backs-Cubs in Chicago; and Giants-Rockies at Coors Field.