August 1, 2026 MLB Starting Pitchers

The Almanac's Take

Gilbert is the cleanest arm on a deep 30-game slate — 6.4 projected Ks over 6.2 innings against a Minnesota lineup the data flags as specifically vulnerable to his pitch mix, all at 1.5 projected ER. Yamamoto matches him projection-for-projection (6.4 K, 6.2 IP, 1.5 ER) against Boston, but seven days of extended rest is a real flag worth pricing in; his 2.72 season ERA makes the matchup hard to walk away from regardless. Fried draws the Cubs at 1.5 ER and 6.3 projected Ks with high confidence and no flags — quieter name on a loud board, but the profile is clean. Hicks against Tampa Bay is medium confidence only, so temper expectations there even with the favorable matchup.

No probable pitchers on the board for this date yet. Teams typically announce starters the day before — check back later.